Good afternoon, everyone.
Welcome to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, meeting number 19. On the orders of the day, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), this is a study of high-speed rail in Canada.
Joining us today, from High Speed Rail Canada, is Mr. Paul Langan, founder. And from the Railway Association of Canada--and I don't think he is any stranger to us here--we welcome Cliff Mackay, president and chief executive officer.
Everybody knows the rules. I don't know if you have flipped a coin as to....
Cliff, please proceed.