Good morning, everyone. Welcome to meeting 26 of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
The orders of the day, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), are the main estimates for 2008-09. Today we'll be looking at votes 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75 under Transport, referred to the committee on Thursday, February 28, 2008.
Joining us today is the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Joining him from the Department of Transport are Mr. Louis Ranger, deputy minister, and Mr. André Morency, assistant deputy minister, corporate management and crown corporation governance. From Infrastructure Canada we have David Cluff, assistant deputy minister, corporate services branch, and chief financial officer. Thank you.
I will advise members that we are being televised today. I know there are going to be lots of questions of the minister and the department, so I'll try to keep the timelines as tight as possible. You might want to watch for me to give you the one-minute warning so everyone can have a chance to address the minister.
Mr. Minister, welcome. We look forward to your comments and answers throughout the morning's meeting.