I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 60 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 meets to discuss on its study of Large Port infrastructure Expansion Projects in Canada.
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 committee members that all witnesses have been tested for today's meeting for the benefit of our interpreters and have passed the sound test.
With us today, colleagues, from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, is Mr. Robin Guy, vice-president and deputy leader of government relations. Welcome.
From the City of Prince Rupert, we have Mayor Herbert Pond, who is here by video conference. Welcome.
Jacques Paquin, who is the Executive Vice-President of the Port of Trois-Rivières, is appearing by videoconference.
From the Shipping Federation of Canada, and joining us by video conference, is Mr. Christopher Hall, president.
I would like to welcome all of you to our committee today. Thank you in advance for your testimony.
We will begin with opening remarks.
I turn the floor over to Mr. Guy. You have five minutes. The floor is yours.