Committee members, the clerk has advised me that we have a quorum and that those appearing virtually have been sound-tested. All are okay except for one witness, but there is another witness from the same group who is okay.
With that, I will call the meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 90 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, meaning there are members and witnesses appearing virtually and in the room. You have the option of choosing to participate in the official language of your choice by using interpretation services. There are headsets in the room. As well, if you are virtual, please use the "world" icon at the bottom of your Surface tablet and choose the official language of your choice.
If there is an interruption in translation, please get my attention. We'll suspend while it is being corrected.
I would ask those participating to speak slowly, if possible, for the benefit of the interpreters. To those in the room, keep your earpiece away from the mike to protect the hearing of the translators.
Again, if you're appearing virtually, to get my attention use the “raise hand” icon at the bottom of your Surface.
Today we will be meeting from 4:30 to 6:00 with witnesses.
As an individual, we have David Kiron, editorial director, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan Management Review, by video conference. From the Canadian Union of Public Employees—Quebec, we have Danick Soucy, president, political official, committee on new technologies, by video conference; and Nathalie Blais, research representative. Nathalie does have issues with sound. If they those cannot be resolved, she will not participate. From SAP Canada Incorporated we have Yana Lukasheh, vice-president, government affairs and business development.
With that, we will start with five minutes for each group, beginning with David Kiron. You have five minutes or less, please.