Good morning, everyone.
We have a full room in here today, which is nice to see.
We are back to our conversation on artificial intelligence. We've had a really useful set of meetings over the course of the past month or so, helping inform us from a variety of different perspectives about where things are, where they're going and where we want them to be. We very much appreciate the witnesses' being here today to help us in the continuation of that.
As a reminder to witnesses who are in the room, if you are using your earpiece and it's plugged in but not on your ear, please make sure that it's placed on the sticker in front of you to protect the health and well-being of our interpreters. If you're not using it, it's not plugged in, of course. That's not relevant. If you have questions about how to use the interpretation devices, just let us know.
We have a number of witnesses with us this morning.
I would like to welcome Mr. Garon, who is participating in the meeting by videoconference.
We have appearing with us, as an individual, Professor Barry Sanders. From the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance, we have Nathalie Blais, who is the research representative from the Canadian Union of Public Employees; Roch Leblanc, who is the telecommunications director for Unifor; and Corey Mandryk, who is the lead organizer of United Steelworkers national local 1944. From Qu Data Centres Ltd., we have James Beer, the chief executive officer.
Witnesses, you will each have up to five minutes for your introductory remarks, save for the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance. I believe it's Monsieur Leblanc who will speak for you.
You, sir, will have up to five minutes. Since I'm on you, why don't I hand the floor over?
You have five minutes for your presentation.