I'm sorry, I missed the first part of what you said, because I didn't have the translation. I can say we offered all of those dates, and this is the answer we got back. Now I'm going to proceed with our witnesses, who have been patiently waiting. Thank you.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the committee resumes its study on 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, from the Department of Health, Michelle Boudreau, associate assistant deputy minister, health policy branch. From the Department of Industry we have Nipun Vats, assistant deputy minister, science and research sector.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we'll proceed with rounds of questions.
Mr. Vats, I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes, please.