Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank the two witnesses, Mr. Moore and Mr. Njoroge, for being with us today.
I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to mentally relive this tragedy, only months after it happened. The events in question occurred over a year ago, and here you are today, before the committee. Clearly, you are still grieving, and rightfully so. The process is all the more difficult when it is loved ones—children, spouses—whose lives were lost. Perhaps you never stop grieving.
Thank you again for being with us today. I hope that, with your help, we will be able to expand our knowledge of the situation involving the 737 MAX and find out what happened at Transport Canada. We need to know what role the federal government played in this tragedy and whether it bears any of the responsibility. When safety is involved and lives are at stake, it is essential that everyone take responsibility for the part they played.
I am troubled. You mentioned earlier that, soon after the first crash, the Minister of Transport said publicly that he would not hesitate to board a 737 MAX 8. When Mr. Garneau and senior officials appeared before the committee, we asked them whether they had confidence in the FAA's certification process, and they all said that they had full confidence in the process.
I want to know whether you are equally as confident in the FAA's certification process. Do you believe the department compromised people's safety to make the Americans happy?