I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 91 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 by 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 the microphone. Audio feedback incidents can seriously injure interpreters and disrupt our proceedings.
This is a reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, March 27, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of Bill C-26, an act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other acts.
Today we have two panels of witnesses. I would like to welcome our witnesses for the first panel.
From the Business Council of Canada, we have vice-president of policy and legal counsel Trevor Neiman. From the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, we have Byron Holland, president and CEO.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Welcome to all.
Now I invite Mr. Neiman to make an opening statement, please.