I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 145 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 of our 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, December 5, the committee is commencing its study on Air Canada's plan to impose carry-on baggage fees and carry-on baggage fees in the air transport sector.
All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of today's meeting.
Appearing before us for the first half of our meeting, from Porter Airlines, we have Michael Deluce, chief executive officer, by video conference.
From Air Transat Incorporated, we have Annick Guérard, president and chief executive officer, by video conference.
From WestJet Airlines, we have Alexis von Hoensbroech, chief executive officer; and Andrew Gibbons, vice-president, external affairs.
Welcome to all of our witnesses.
We'll begin our opening remarks. I will turn it over to our guests who are joining us here in person today.
The floor is yours. You have five minutes, please.