I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number nine of the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of November 24. Please note that the first hour will be public and the second hour will be in camera.
As a reminder, for all of us to remain healthy and safe, please note that masks must be worn in committee rooms except when members are at their place during parliamentary proceedings. All those inside the committee room should follow best practices of maintaining proper hand hygiene by using the hand sanitizer provided. As the chair, I will enforce these measures, and I thank you for your co-operation.
To ensure an orderly meeting, please note that you may speak in the official language of your choice. At the bottom of your screen, you have the choice of either the floor, English or French. If interpretation is lost, please inform me immediately and we will ensure interpretation is properly restored. The “raise hand” feature is on the main toolbar should you wish to speak. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. When you're not speaking, your microphone should be on mute. Finally, as a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
You would think that we could start to dispense with those opening comments, but anyway, welcome to the committee. I'm glad to see so many of us actually sitting at the table. It does feel a little bit like life is getting back to normal as we go forward.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 31, 2022, the committee is proceeding with the study of Canada's exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services. The committee is resuming this study from the second session of the 43rd Parliament.
With us today by video conference are, from the Department of Natural Resources, Daniel Dufour, director general, innovation branch; Amanda Wilson, director general, office of energy research and development; Allison Christie, director, clean growth hub; and Anna van der Kamp, director.
We welcome all of you.
We will start with five minutes of opening remarks.
Mr. Dufour, the floor is yours, please.