I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting two of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, June 16, 2025, the committee commences its consideration of Bill C-5, an act to enact the free trade and labour mobility in Canada act and the building Canada act.
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 by using the Zoom application. Before we continue, I ask all in-person participants to consult the guidelines written on the cards on the table. These measures are in place to help prevent audio and feedback incidents, and to protect the health and safety of all participants, including, of course, our interpreters. You will also notice a QR code on the card, which links to a short awareness video.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses as well as our members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. For those on Zoom, at the bottom of your screen you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation—floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best as we can, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses. First, from Electricity Canada, we have Mr. Francis Bradley, president and chief executive officer. From Public Policy Forum, we have Ms. Yiota Kokkinos, senior executive adviser. Online, we have Mr. David Robitaille, full professor, civil law section, faculty of law, University of Ottawa.
Welcome.
Go ahead, Mr. Albas.