I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 35 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.
We will be continuing our study of the commercialization of intellectual property.
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 using the Zoom application.
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. If you are taking part via video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike, and please mute your mike when you are not speaking. On Zoom, interpretation is found at the bottom of your screen. You can pick French, English or floor. If you are in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channels.
I would remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I would like to thank our witnesses for appearing in person today. We will start with their opening remarks. There will be two statements of five minutes apiece.
Please keep your remarks within those five minutes for scheduling reasons.
We will first hear from Mr. Asselin.
The floor is yours for five minutes.