I'm going to read the motion. I will then say a quick word about some of the conversations we'd be open to regarding some options here.
The motion is as follows:
Given the Auditor General's Report 6, 2024, on SDTC, which revealed “significant lapses in governance and stewardship of public funds” and rampant conflicts of interest among SDTC board members, pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), the committee commence a study on this audit and invite the following witnesses to testify before the House adjourns for the summer:
(a) Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Industry;
(b) Simon Kennedy, deputy minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada;
(c) Francis Bilodeau, assistant deputy minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada;
(d) Paul Boothe, acting chair of Sustainable Development Technology Canada;
(e) Ziyad Rahme, acting president of Sustainable Development Technology Canada;
(f) the anonymous whistleblower who appeared at the industry committee on this matter on December 11, 2023;
(g) Privy Council Secretariat members responsible for appointments;
(h) Mitch Davies, president of the National Research Council; and
(i) Konrad von Finckenstein, Ethics Commissioner;
and the committee book extra resources as required to accommodate these witness appearances.
That's the motion.
Chair, do you want me to pause for a second, before I offer a few quick comments?