This meeting is called to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 20 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, May 5, 2022, the committee is meeting to study the Main Estimates 2022-23.
Today's meeting is taking place in hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room or remotely using the Zoom application.
Per the directive of the Board of Internal Economy of March 10, 2022, all those attending the meeting in person must wear a mask, except for members who are at their place during proceedings.
Appearing before committee today for the first portion of the meeting we are privileged to have the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, as well as a number of departmental officials. They include Michael Keenan, deputy minister; Craig Hutton, associate assistant deputy minister for policy; Kevin Brosseau, assistant deputy minister, safety and security; Stephanie Hébert, assistant deputy minister for programs; and Ryan Pilgrim, chief financial officer and assistant deputy minister, corporate services.
Minister, on behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome you before committee today to address the main estimates for 2022-23.
Without further ado, it's a pleasure for me to turn the floor over to you for your opening remarks.