I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 102 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
To prevent disruptive audio feedback incidents during our meeting, we kindly ask that all participants keep their earpieces away from their microphone. Audio feedback incidents can seriously injure interpreters and disrupt our proceedings.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to the motion adopted on October 23, 2023, the committee resumes its study on the growing problem of car thefts in Canada.
We have today two panels of witnesses. I would like now to welcome our witnesses for the first panel.
From the Ontario Provincial Police, we have Scott Wade, detective inspector.
From the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, we have Matt Peggs, assistant commissioner and commanding officer of federal policing, central region, division O; and Martin Roach, assistant commissioner and commanding officer of federal policing, eastern region, C division.
From the Canada Border Services Agency, we have Aaron McCrorie, vice-president, intelligence and enforcement.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Welcome to all of you.
I now invite Mr. Wade to make an opening statement, please.