I will call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 88 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee is resuming its study on the implications of artificial intelligence technologies for the Canadian labour force.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are appearing in person and are appearing remotely using the Zoom application.
For the benefit of everyone, I would ask that, before you speak, you wait until I recognize you. For those appearing virtually, use the “raise hand” icon to get my attention. For those in the room, simply raise your hand.
You have the option of speaking in the official language of your choice. If translation services are discontinued, please get my attention. We'll suspend while they are being corrected. For those appearing virtually, use the globe symbol at the bottom of your screen for translation services. For those in the room, translation is provided via the earpiece.
I would also remind those in the room to please keep your earpiece away from your microphone for the protection of the translators, who can incur hearing injuries from the feedback.
All of our witnesses are appearing virtually today. We have James Bessen, professor of technology and policy—