Thank you, Mr. McKinnon.
Thank you, colleagues. I will give you the masking policy.
Welcome to the first meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.
The Board of Internal Economy requires that committees adhere to the following health protocols: maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from others; wear a non-medical mask unless seated, and properly wear a mask at all times, including when seated; maintain proper hand hygiene by using the hand sanitizer provided in the committee room and regularly washing your hands well with soap. As the chair, I will enforce these measures, and I thank you for your co-operation.
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I will remind you that all remarks should be addressed to the chair. When you are not speaking, your microphone should be muted. The committee clerk and I will maintain a speaking list for all members.
Thank you, Mr. McKinnon.
Dear colleagues, I believe there's unanimous agreement for all the motions and they were passed.
We have started this committee. Many congratulations to you all. We are up and running. Thank you very much.
We are now officially constituted. We have some time left if you want to discuss anything, and I will open it up to all of you.
Mr. McKinnon, go ahead.