Thank you for your fine words, Mr. Villemure.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses today.
From the Department of Industry, we have Douglas McConnachie, assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer, corporate management sector.
Welcome, Mr. McConnachie.
From Sustainable Development Technology Canada, we have Leah Lawrence, president and chief executive officer; Annette Verschuren, chair, board of directors; and Sheryl Urie, vice-president, finance.
Mr. McConnachie, you have five minutes to address the committee. Please go ahead, sir.