I call this meeting to order.
Good morning everyone. Welcome to meeting No. 103 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology. Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format in accordance with the Standing Orders.
Pursuant to the motion adopted on November 7, 2023, the committee is resuming its study on the recent investigation and reports on Sustainable Development Technology Canada..
This evening, we welcome Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Kennedy.
We also have Mitch Davies, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Innovation Fund, and Andrew Noseworthy, Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector.
Mr. Kennedy, you have the floor for five minutes.