I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 112 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, and 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. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. Those participating by video conference can click on the microphone icon to activate their mic. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking. For interpretation on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of the floor, English or French.
Thank you all for your co-operation.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, October 31, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of the impact of the criteria for awarding federal funding for research and excellence in Canada.
It's now my pleasure to welcome our three witnesses.
From Colleges and Institutes Canada, we have Pari Johnston, president and chief executive officer; from U15 Canada's group of Canadian research universities, Dylan Hanley, executive vice-president; and from Universities Canada, Gabriel Miller, president and chief executive officer.
Up to five minutes will be given for your opening remarks, after which we'll proceed with rounds of questions.
Ms. Johnston, I'll start with you. You have the opportunity to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.