I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 93 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 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 microphone. Audio feedback incidents can seriously injure interpreters and disrupt our proceedings.
All comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, March 27, 2023, the committee resumes its study of Bill C-26, an act respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other acts.
I would like to welcome our witnesses for the first panel.
From Blackberry, we have John de Boer, senior director, government affairs and public policy, Canada. From the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, we have Jennifer Quaid, executive director. From Electricity Canada, we have Francis Bradley, president and chief executive officer.
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 invite Mr. de Boer to make an opening statement, please.