Colleagues, we are now pleased to welcome the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne. The minister will be speaking and answering questions on two of our studies: research and science publications in French and the international moon shot programs.
After the minister's opening statement we will follow the usual order of questioning. Members are welcome to ask questions in relation to either study or both.
Before we begin, I'm going to also allow the minister to introduce his other guests and senior officials with him.
With that, Minister, I will turn the floor over to you.