I now call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 24 of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108 (2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, December 11, 2025, the committee is resuming its study aimed at supporting, diversifying and modernizing Quebec and Canada’s ports.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of our witnesses.
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Colleagues, I would now like to welcome the witnesses.
Today, we have with us a representative from the Montreal Port Authority, Mr. Julien Baudry, chief of staff and vice-president of communications and external relations. We also have a representative from the Saguenay Port Authority, Carl Laberge, president and CEO, who is joining us via video conference.
Welcome, gentlemen.
Mr. Beaudry, you have the floor for a five-minute presentation.