I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 114 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.
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 directed through the chair. Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or by Zoom. 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. For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of 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 on research excellence in Canada.
It's now my pleasure to welcome, as individuals, Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, director of natural resources, energy and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, by video conference; Dr. Philip Kitcher, John Dewey professor emeritus of philosophy, by video conference; and Dr. John Robson, who's here with us in person and is the executive director of Climate Discussion Nexus.
Welcome to you all.
Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
Dr. Exner-Pirot, I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.