Good morning, everyone.
Welcome back to meeting number 25 of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, February 3, 2022, the committee is meeting to study Reducing Red Tape and Costs on Rural and Urban Canadian Airports.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Per the directive of the Board of Internal Economy of March 10, 2022, all those attending this meeting in person must wear a mask, except for members who are at their place during proceedings.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of those in the room, as well as members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function, and the clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
At the time of suspension, colleagues, the committee was debating MP Bachrach's motion and, more specifically, a subamendment moved by MP Rogers to the amendment by MP Koutrakis. When the committee suspended, MP Koutrakis had the floor and MP Bachrach, MP Badawey and MP Rogers were next on the speaking list.
Are there any other members who wish to be added to the list before I turn the floor over to Ms. Koutrakis?
Seeing none, Ms. Koutrakis, I will turn the floor over to you.