I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 87 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 Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the committee is meeting to continue its study on high-frequency rail in Canada.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I wish to inform the committee that all witnesses have been tested for sound and interpretation, and have passed the test.
Members, appearing before us today as witnesses, we have, from the Canadian Urban Transit Association, Mr. Marco D’Angelo, president and chief executive officer. Welcome, sir.
Virtually, from the Chamber of Commerce of Montreal, we have its president, Mr. Michel Leblanc.
Welcome.
From Unifor, we have Jennifer Murray, director for the Atlantic region, and Graham Cox, national representative, both by video conference. Welcome.
From Via Rail Canada, we have Mario Péloquin, president and chief executive officer, as well as Rita Toporowski, chief service delivery officer. Welcome to you both.
And lastly, from the city of Trois-Rivières, we have the mayor, Mr. Jean Lamarche.
Welcome to you as well.
We will begin with opening remarks. For that, I will turn the floor over to you, Mr. D'Angelo.
You have five minutes, sir.