I call this meeting back to order.
Colleagues, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, December 11, 2025, the committee commences its study of improving Via Rail security and customer service, and it resumes its study of supporting, diversifying and modernizing Quebec's and Canada's ports.
I'd now like to welcome our witnesses.
Appearing before us, we have the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport.
Also from the Department of Transport, we have Mr. Arun Thangaraj, deputy minister; Mr. Serge Bijimine, assistant deputy minister, policy; and Stephen Scott, director general, rail safety and security.
Welcome to all of you. Thank you for appearing before us today.
We'll get right into it, Minister. For that, I'll turn the floor over to you for your five-minute opening remarks.