We will now resume the meeting, as it seems that the problem has been resolved.
Mr. Carrie, welcome to the committee.
Pursuant to our routine motion, I wish to inform the committee that all witnesses participating in the meeting by video conference completed the required sound tests in advance of the meeting.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses for the first hour of our study. We have Professor Stéphanie Chouinard from the Royal Military College, Queen's University, as well as Mr. Zundel, president and chief executive officer, Collège communautaire du Nouveau‑Brunswick, who is joining us by video conference. Since they are committee regulars, they know how things work.
Madam and Sir, you have a maximum of five minutes each for your opening remarks. Then we will go to questions from members. I remind you that I'm very strict about speaking time because if we stick to it we will be able to complete two rounds of questions. I would ask you to respect the time given to you.
Professor Chouinard, you have the floor for five minutes.