Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, meeting number 49.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Wednesday, December 8, 2010, we are dealing with Bill C-33, an act to amend the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act.
Joining us here today, from the Urban Transit Authorities, are Mr. Gregory Percy, vice-president, operations, Greater Toronto Transit Authority; and Nancy Fréchette, vice-president, operations, Agence métropolitaine de transport.
Joining us live, via video conference, from Surrey, British Columbia, is Mr. Doug Kelsey, chief operating officer, Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority--TransLink.
Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. We've reviewed what the process is, so if you would, please open with your comments, and then we'll move to committee questions.