I now call this meeting to order.
Good morning, everyone. Welcome to meeting number 12 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the order of reference from the House dated October 3, 2024, the committee is meeting for its study on Bill C‑8, an act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other acts.
I’d now like to welcome the witnesses who are here for the first hour of this meeting, starting with the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, MP and Minister of Public Safety.
We’re also joined by officials from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, including Mr. Richard Bilodeau, senior assistant deputy minister, national cyber and security branch; Mr. Colin MacSween, director general, national cyber security directorate; and Ms. Kelly-Anne Gibson, director, cyber protection policy division.
We also have officials from the Department of Industry, including Mr. Andre Arbour, director general, telecommunications and Internet policy branch, and Mr. Wen Kwan, director general, spectrum and telecommunications sector.
Welcome, all of you.
Minister, you have five minutes for your opening remarks.