I call the meeting to order. We're already starting late, and I know we don't want to be any later than necessary.
Welcome to meeting number 107 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.
I'd like to remind all members of the following points.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair. Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or via Zoom—though I don't believe we have anyone on Zoom today. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. Thank you, all, for your co-operation.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of the mission, mandate, role, structure and financing of the new capstone research funding organization announced in budget 2024.
It is now my pleasure to welcome Dr. Amy Parent, co-chair, indigenous leadership circle in research, and Dr. Mona Nemer, chief science adviser of Canada.
You'll be given up to five minutes for opening remarks, after which we'll proceed with rounds of questions.
Dr. Parent, I invite you to make your opening statement of up to five minutes.