I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 96 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 the microphones. Audio feedback incidents can seriously injure interpreters and disrupt our proceedings. I will also remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to the motion adopted on October 23, 2023, the committee commences 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 Équité Association, we have Terri O'Brien, president and chief executive officer. From Carfax Canada, we have Shawn Vording, vice-president, product and sales. From the Insurance Bureau of Canada, we have Celyeste Power, president and chief executive officer, and Jason Clark, national director, climate change advocacy.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Welcome, all.
I now invite Ms. O'Brien to make an opening statement, please.