I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 141 of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
We will begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Algonquin and Anishinabe peoples. I want to express gratitude that we're able to do the important work of this committee on lands that they've stewarded since time immemorial.
Before we get into the meeting, I'd like to remind all in-person participants to read the best practices guidelines on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to protect the health and safety of all participants.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, November 21, 2024, the committee is commencing its study of environmental contamination in the vicinity of the dock of Fort Chipewyan.
All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
Colleagues, I'd now like to welcome our witnesses today.
From the Mikisew Cree First Nation, we have Tammie Tuccaro, councillor, and Lawrence Courtoreille, chief operating officer. Welcome to you both.
From the Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation, we have Kendrick Cardinal, president of the board of directors. Welcome to you, sir.
From the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, we have Chief Allan Adam. Welcome to you, sir.
Finally, as an individual, we have Mandy Olsgard, senior toxicologist, who is joining us by video conference. Welcome to you as well.
We'll begin with our opening remarks, for which everyone will have five minutes. For that, we will turn the floor over to Councillor Tammie Tuccaro .
The floor is yours.