I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 56 of the House of Commons 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 discuss its study of intercity transport by bus in Canada, and for committee business.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of Thursday, June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I wish to inform the committee before we proceed that all witnesses have been tested for today's meeting. They have passed the sound test for the benefit of our translators.
Appearing before committee today by video conference as witnesses are Dr. JoAnn Jaffe, professor, department of sociology and social studies, University of Regina, and Dr. Adele Perry, distinguished professor, history and women's and gender studies. Welcome.
We also welcome Mr. Pierre Maheux, administrator of the Bus Carriers Federation.
And next, from the Union des municipalités du Québec, we have Mr. Daniel Côté, president, and Mr. Samuel Roy, policy coordinator. Both will be participating via videoconference.
Finally, from DRL Coachlines Limited, we have Jason Roberts, general manager, by video conference.
We will begin our opening remarks today with Dr. JoAnn Jaffe.
The floor is yours. You have five minutes.