I call this meeting to order. Welcome, everyone.
We are meeting in a webcast session.
Welcome to meeting number 12 of the Standing Committee on Science and Research.
We're happy tonight to welcome Ms. Vignola, as well as Madame Lapointe.
The Board of Internal Economy requires that committees adhere to the following health protocols, which are in effect until June 23, 2022: All individuals wishing to enter the parliamentary precinct must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and all those attending in person must wear a mask, except for members who are at their place during proceedings.
Please contact our clerk for further information on preventive measures for health and safety.
As the chair, I thank you for always adhering to these measures, because I will enforce them.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021.
I'd like to outline a few rules to follow.
Interpretation services are available for this meeting. You may speak in the official language of your choice. At the bottom of your screen, you may choose to hear floor audio, or English or French.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
When you're not speaking, your microphone should be muted. The clerk and I will maintain a speaking order.
To all our witnesses, welcome.
This is about top talent, research and innovation. Tonight we're very pleased to welcome, from the Canadian Association of University Teachers, David Robinson, executive director; from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Dr. Robert Myers, director; and from Polytechnics Canada, Ms. Sarah Watts-Rynard, chief executive officer, and Mr. Devon Blaskevitch, policy analyst. Welcome.
Each group will have five minutes. At the four-and-a-half-minute mark, I will hold up a yellow card and you will know that you have 30 seconds left.
We will begin. Again, welcome to our witnesses.
We'll begin with the Canadian Association of University Teachers. Mr. Robinson, the floor is yours for five minutes.