Joël Lightbound at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Joël Lightbound

I call the meeting to order.

Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, welcome to meeting No. 58 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.

Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, December 12, 2022, we are meeting on the mandate of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of Thursday, June 23, 2022.

We are fortunate to have with us today Mr. François-Philippe Champagne, M.P. and Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. He is accompanied by Simon Kennedy, the deputy minister of the Department of Industry.

Thank you, Minister, for having accepted our invitation.

You are aware of how we proceed with the meetings of our committee. Without further ado, you have the floor for 10 minutes.

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