Welcome, everybody, to meeting number 64 of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are starting our study on intellectual property and technology transfer.
We have witnesses with us. We have, as an individual, Michael Geist, Canada research chair in Internet and e-commerce law, professor of law, University of Ottawa. From Colleges and Institutes Canada, we have Christine Trauttmansdorff, vice-president, government relations and Canadian partnerships. With Niagara College, we have Marc Nantel, associate vice-president, research and innovation. From Ernst & Young, we have Jaipreet Bindra.
Mr. Geist, you have seven minutes.