I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 63 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, February 16, 2023, the committee is meeting to discuss the main estimates 2023-24 and the subject matter of supplementary estimates (C), 2022-23.
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.
Colleagues, appearing before us today for the first hour is the Honourable Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra. He will be joined by Arun Thangaraj, deputy minister, and Ryan Pilgrim, chief financial officer and assistant deputy minister.
For the second hour, we will also have Mr. Thangaraj and Mr. Pilgrim. They will be joined by Stephanie Hébert, assistant deputy minister, programs; Vincent Robitaille, assistant deputy minister, high-frequency rail; Nicholas Robinson, associate assistant deputy minister, safety and security; and Craig Hutton, associate ADM for policy.
Minister, on behalf of all members, I would like to welcome you to committee. It is always a pleasure to welcome you here. We will begin with your five-minute opening remarks.
The floor is yours.