Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Welcome to the eighth meeting of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Concerning the orders of the day, we're very pleased to have the minister appearing before us to discuss Canada's infrastructure program, the Building Canada plan.
Joining us today, from the Department of Transport, we have Mr. Louis Ranger, deputy minister; David Cluff, assistant deputy minister; Carol Beal, assistant deputy minister; John Forster, assistant deputy minister; and the star of the show, our Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Mr. Cannon.
Minister, welcome. It's a pleasure to have you here today. Please proceed.