Mr. Volpe so moves. So the first report is here, and at the end of the meeting I will review the schedule of the people who will appear before this committee.
Joining us today is the minister again. In a matter of a couple of weeks we've had the pleasure of the minister's attendance, and we welcome you. Also appearing with the Honourable John Baird is Marc Grégoire, who is assistant deputy minister for safety and security; Peter Coyles, special adviser to director of operations; and Marie-France Dagenais, director general, transportation of dangerous goods.
Thank you very much. I'm sure the minister has some opening comments to make, and I would ask him to proceed.