I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 144 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 and 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 7, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of community safety and emergency preparedness and the transport of dangerous goods by rail.
Appearing before us today, colleagues, we have, from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, fire chief Chris Case and executive director Tina Saryeddine. Welcome to both of you.
From the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, we have Mr. Bob Masterson, president and chief executive officer, who is joining us by video conference. Welcome to you, sir. It's good to see you again.
From the Ville de Saint-Basile-le-Grand, we have Mr. Yves Lessard, mayor. Welcome to you.
That is it, I believe. Is that all, Madam Clerk?
Welcome to all of you.
Before we begin, I will turn over the floor to Mr. Bachrach to resume discussion on the motion put forward at the last meeting.