I call to order the meeting of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in this 42nd Parliament. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are starting a study of ocean war graves.
To all of our members, welcome back, especially Kelly. We missed having you with us.
To the various individuals and witnesses, thank you for coming.
From the Department of National Defence, we have Steve Harris, acting director and chief historian, directorate of history and heritage.
From the Department of Transport, we have Ellen Burack, director general, environmental policy, and Nancy Harris, executive director, regulatory stewardship and aboriginal affairs.
From Parks Canada, we have Marc-André Bernier, underwater archaeology manager, and Ellen Bertrand, director, cultural heritage strategies.
Welcome to all of you. Thank you for finding time in your busy schedules to come before the committee today.
We would like to start with the Department of National Defence.
Mr. Harris.