I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 26 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of June 23, 2022. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely by using the Zoom application.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108 and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, September 26, 2022, we are continuing the study of the international moon shot programs.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those taking part by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute yourself when you are not speaking. With regard to interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen to select either floor, English, or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
Kindly remember that all comments should be addressed through the chair. For the members in the room, 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, and we appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.
In accordance with our routine motion, I am informing the committee that all witnesses have completed their required connection tests in advance of the meeting. The clerk will inform the chair if any witnesses have not completed the test.
I'd like to now welcome our two witnesses for today. From the Canadian Brain Research Strategy, we have Dr. Young. Online, we have Dr. Blais, from the Université de Sherbrooke. Welcome to both individuals.
You will each will have five minutes for your opening remarks.
We will start with Dr. Young.