I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 12 of the House of Commons Standing Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, the committee is meeting to study the State of Canada’s Supply Chain.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Per the directive of the Board of Internal Economy on March 10, 2022, all those attending the meeting in person must wear a mask, except for Members who are at their place during proceedings.
I would like to take a few moments to clarify some things for our witnesses.
First, please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. To those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you're not speaking.
For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice, at the bottom of your screen, of the floor in both languages, or English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I would remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Finally, to ensure that members are provided with the time they have been allocated to ask questions and hear testimony, when the allocated time is up, I will interject to let them know and let you know. I encourage you to hold your thoughts, if you do get cut off, until the same member or another member addresses the same theme or question.
Appearing before the committee, we have, from the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, Daniel-Robert Gooch, president and chief executive officer, and Debbie Murray, senior director of policy and regulatory affairs. From the Canadian Airports Council, we have Monette Pasher, interim president. From the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, we have Bob Masterson, president and chief executive officer—it's good to see you again, Bob—and Kara Edwards, director of transportation. From GCT Global Container Terminals Inc., we have Marko Dekovic, vice-president of public affairs. From the Seafarers' International Union of Canada, we have Chris Given, director of government relations. From the Shipping Federation of Canada, we have Karen Kancens, vice-president.
Witnesses, on behalf of all members, I would like to welcome you and thank you in advance for your time and your testimony today.
We will begin with opening remarks. I invite the Association of Canadian Port Authorities to begin. You have five minutes.
I turn the mike over to you.