Good evening, everyone. I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 15 of the Standing Committee on Science and Research.
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. All those attending the meeting in person must wear a mask, except for members who are at their place during proceedings. Please contact our clerk of the committee for further information on preventive measures for health and safety.
As the chair, I will enforce these measures, and as always, colleagues, I thank you for your co-operation.
I'd like to welcome all our witnesses. We are grateful to have you, your time and your expertise.
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, for those who are online, you may choose to hear the floor audio, or English or French. The “raise hand” feature is on the main toolbar, should you wish to speak.
I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
When you are not speaking, your microphone should be muted.
The committee clerk and I will maintain a speaking list for all members.
To let our committee members know, Mr. Ken Hartwick of OPG has been invited back and will appear next meeting.
Tonight is our third meeting on small nuclear reactors.
We're pleased to welcome from Canadians for Nuclear Energy, Dr. Christopher Keefer, president. Welcome. From Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, we have Joseph McBrearty, president and chief executive officer; and Louis Riccoboni, vice-president, corporate affairs. Welcome to you both. From the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick, we have Dr. Susan O'Donnell, adjunct research professor. Welcome.
Each group will have five minutes to speak. At the four and a half minute mark, I will hold up this yellow card to let you know there are 30 seconds left for your testimony.
With that, we will hand it over to Dr. Keefer.
The floor is yours.