I now call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 33 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 anticipated labour shortages in the Canadian transportation sector.
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.
Members, appearing before committee today, we have, from the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Dave Carey, vice-president of government and industry relations, and Mr. Steve Pratte, senior manager, transportation and biofuel policy, joining us by video conference. From Fertilizer Canada, we have Ms. Nadine Frost, director of policy and industry standards. From the Grain Growers of Canada, we have Ms. Erin Gowriluk, executive director. From the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, we have Mr. Michael Millian, president, who is also joining us by video conference. From Trucking HR Canada, we have Ms. Angela Splinter, chief executive officer, and Craig Faucette, chief program officer. Finally, from the United Steelworkers, we have Mr. Luc Julien, staff representative.
We will now begin the opening remarks with the Canadian Canola Growers Association.
The floor is now yours for five minutes.