I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 97 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 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. We have, from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, Huw Williams, national spokesperson. From the Canadian Vehicle Exporter's Association, we have Damon Lyons, executive director; and from Global Automakers of Canada, we have David Adams, president.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with the rounds of questions.
I welcome all of you here today. I now invite Mr. Williams to make an opening statement.
Just before you start, Mr. Williams, I have Mr. Shipley.