I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 103 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 any microphones. Audio feedback incidents can seriously injure interpreters and disrupt our proceedings. I will 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 to now welcome our witnesses for the first panel. From the Montreal Port Authority, we have Félixpier Bergeron, director, port protection and business continuity; and Julien Baudry, director, public affairs. From the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we have Anita Gill, director of health, safety and security.
Welcome to you all. Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
I now invite Mr. Bergeron and Mr. Baudry to make an opening statement, please.