Welcome back.
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It's now my pleasure to welcome, appearing as individuals, Dr. Christopher Dummitt, professor of Canadian studies at Trent University; Dr. Daniel O'Donnell, professor of English at the University of Lethbridge; and Bruce Pardy, professor of law at Queen's University, by video conference.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we'll proceed with rounds of questions.
Dr. Dummitt, I invite you to make an opening statement for up to five minutes.