The committee is back in session. Order in the room, please.
I would like to welcome the witnesses for the second hour. Before I do so, for the new witnesses appearing, you have the option of participating in today's meeting in the official language of your choice. Make sure that you are on the correct channel if you're in the room, to participate in the official language of your choice.
For those here virtually, please click on the globe icon at the bottom of your Surface and choose the official language of your choice. If there is an interruption in the interpretation, please get my attention. We'll suspend while it is corrected.
I have one other point. Please direct all questions through the chair and wait until I identify you by name before proceeding.
In the second hour, we have two witnesses. We have, from Academy Canada, Lisa Lovelady, president and chief executive officer, appearing virtually. From Polytechnics Canada, Sarah Watts-Rynard, chief executive officer, is appearing in the room.
We'll begin with the opening statement by Ms. Lovelady.
You may begin with your opening statement of up to five minutes.