I would like to call this meeting to order.
Welcome, each and every one of you, to meeting number 26 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
As you all know, today's meeting is once again taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of January 25. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website. Just so that you are all aware, the webcast will always show the person speaking rather than the entire committee.
To ensure an orderly meeting, I would like to outline a few points to follow. Members and witnesses may speak in the official language of their choice. Interpretation services are available for this meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either the floor, English or French.
For members participating in person, proceed as you usually would when the whole committee is meeting in person in one of the committee rooms on the Hill. Keep in mind the directives from the Board of Internal Economy regarding masking and health protocols.
Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. If you are on the video conference, please click on the microphone icon to unmute yourself. For those in the room, your microphone will be controlled as normal by the proceedings and verification officer.
I remind everyone that all comments by members and witnesses should be addressed through the chair. When you are not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
With regard to a speaking list, the committee clerk and I will do the best we can, as we always do, to maintain the order of speaking for all members, whether they are participating virtually or in person.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on October 29, 2020, the committee will now continue its study of targeted infrastructure investments
I would like to welcome our witnesses and introduce the witnesses to all of you. First off, we have from Quebecor Media Inc., Pierre Karl Péladeau, president and chief executive officer. From Vidéotron, we have Jean-François Pruneau, president and chief executive officer. I understand they will be making a presentation together.
From Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology, we have Mr. Barry Field, executive director, and, finally, from Telesat, we have Stephen Hampton, manager, government affairs and public policy, as well as Michele Beck, vice-president of sales, North America.
To all of you, welcome. I will start the presentations, of five minutes each, with Mr. Péladeau and Mr. Pruneau.
Gentlemen, you have the floor for five minutes.