I would ask for a little order, please. Order, please. Let's have a little decorum. I know it's the summer and we're all anxious to get out of here, but we have important work to do.
I want to say to the witnesses that I apologize for the delay.
Pursuant to the order of reference of Monday, April 17, 2023, we are continuing our study of Bill C‑34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act and today we are continuing clause-by-clause consideration.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
I would also like to invite members to take a look at the guidelines that have been sent regarding the proper use of microphones and headsets for the benefit of the interpreters' hearing health.
Joining us again today is Mark Schaan, senior assistant deputy minister, strategy and innovation policy sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. From the investment review branch, we have James Burns, senior director, and Mehmet Karman, senior policy analyst.
At our last meeting, we left off with clause 14, and CPC‑8 was defeated. We were on CPC‑9, if I'm not mistaken.
We will now resume consideration of amendment CPC‑9. I believe Mr. Perkins had the floor.
Mr. Perkins, you have the floor.