Dear colleagues, I call this meeting back to order.
I'd like to make a few remarks for the new panel.
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I would now like to welcome all our witnesses. We are so delighted to have you.
Appearing as an individual, we have Professor Chérif Matta from Mount Saint Vincent University; and from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, we have Dr. Marc Fortin, vice-president, research grants and scholarships directorate.
We will hear from each of our witnesses for five minutes. At the four and a half minute mark, I will put up this green card. It will let you know that you have 30 seconds left.
Again, we would like to welcome our witnesses. Thank you for joining us on this important study.
We will begin with Professor Matta for five minutes, please.