I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 113 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, October 31, 2024, the committee resumes its study of the impact of the criteria for awarding federal funding on research excellence in Canada.
We have with us, as an individual, Dr. Geoff Horsman, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University. From École de technologie supérieure, ETS, by video conference, we have Christian Casanova, vice-president of research and partnerships, and with the same organization, Ghyslain Gagnon, dean of research. From the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, we have Karine Morin, president and chief executive officer.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we'll proceed with our rounds of questions.
Dr. Horsman, I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes, please.