I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to the 19th meeting of the Standing Committee on Science and Research.
As you know, today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format pursuant to the House order of June 23. We have members who are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i), and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, June 16, we are meeting on our first study of research and scientific publication in French.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members. As you know, for interpretation for those on Zoom, you have a choice at the bottom of your screen of French, English, or floor. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
I offer a reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For members in the room, as you know, if you wish to speak, please raise your hand. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can.
I'd now like to welcome our guests. We are so delighted to have you, and we are looking forward to listening to you.
Appearing as an individual, we have Professor Sylvie Lamoureux, full professor and research chair in language management. From Acfas, we have Professor Jean-Pierre Perreault, president; Professor Anne-José Villeneuve, president of the Alberta section; and Laura Pelletier, project manager, Canadian Francophonie.
Each group will have five minutes to present. At the four and a half minute mark, I will hold up this card. It lets you know you have 30 seconds to finish.
Prof. Lamoureux, you now have the floor.