My congratulations to Mr. Kram and Mr. Lemire on their election.
As this is the first meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, I must repeat a number of little reminders.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Some members of the committee are attending in person—welcome to those in the room. Others are participating using the Zoom application.
Regarding the speaking list, the committee clerk and I will do the best we can to maintain a consolidated order of speaking for all members, whether participating virtually or in person.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind all participants at this meeting that screenshots or taking photos of your screen is not permitted.
The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website.
Given the ongoing pandemic situation and in light of the recommendations from public health authorities, as well as the directive of the Board of Internal Economy on October 19, 2021, the following recommendations are made to all those attending the meeting in person, so that we remain healthy and safe.
Anyone with symptoms must participate by Zoom, and not attend the meeting in person.
Everyone must maintain two metres of physical distancing, whether seated or standing.
Everyone must wear a non-medical mask when circulating in the room. It is recommended that members wear their masks at all times, including when seated.
Everyone present must maintain proper hand hygiene by using the hand sanitizer at the room entrance. Committee rooms are cleaned before and after each meeting. To maintain this, everyone is encouraged to clean surfaces such as the desk, chair and microphone with the disinfectant wipes provided when vacating or taking a seat.
As the Chair, I will be enforcing these measures for the duration of our meetings, with the help of the House of Commons staff, of course. I thank you all in advance for your cooperation.
I suggest that as the next order of business, the committee proceed to consideration of the routine motions. In preparation, the committee clerk has circulated a list of the routine motions the committee adopted in the last parliamentary session.
With that, I open the floor to the adoption of routine motions.
Go ahead, Mr. Fillmore.