I'm calling to order the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, 42nd Parliament, meeting number 99. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are studying an update on infrastructure projects and the investing in Canada plan.
Welcome to all of you. We're very happy to have you with us today.
From the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, we have Pat Vanini, Executive Director. She will be here with us via video conference.
From the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, we have Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer and long-time friend; and Alana Lavoie, Manager, Policy and Research.
From the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, we have Patrick Émond, Director, Research and Policies; and Yvon Soucy, Vice-President.
Everybody, please restrict your comments to five minutes in order to give the committee members sufficient time for their questions.
Ms. Vanini, would you like to lead off?