Good afternoon, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting No. 78 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order on June 23, 2022.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Thursday, June 1, 2023, we are beginning our study ofC‑42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts.
I would like to welcome today's witnesses. First, we have Mr. Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who is back before the committee.
Welcome, Mr. Champagne.
He is accompanied by Mark Schaan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector.
Thank you very much for being with us, Mr. Schaan.
Without further ado, Minister, I give you the floor for five generous minutes.