I will begin by saying that I will do my presentation in English, but that I can then answer any questions in French.
Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important study. I know the mandate given to this committee flows from the tragic events of Lac-Mégantic last summer. For her foresight and fortitude, I want to thank Minister Raitt for expanding the scope of your inquiry to include safety in other modes of transportation.
We believe that Minister Raitt and your committee can make a difference that will save lives by recommending changes in the way Transport Canada oversees safety in commercial aviation. We also believe that the transition to SMS in aviation has exposed and continues to expose the travelling public to higher levels of risk and that Transport Canada—