I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 143 of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Before we begin the meeting, I want 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 community safety and emergency preparedness for the transport of dangerous goods by rail.
I'd like to welcome our witnesses joining us today. Colleagues, we have, from the Department of Transport, Michel Béland, acting director general, transportation of dangerous goods, and Stephen Scott, director general of rail safety. Welcome to you both.
We have, from the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, Yoan Marier, chair, and Vincenzo De Angelis, director of investigations of rail and pipeline. Welcome.
We'll begin with opening remarks. For that, I will turn the floor over to you, Mr. Scott. You have five minutes, sir.