I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 36 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, using the Zoom application.
We are continuing our study on the support for the commercialization of intellectual property.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members. Regarding interpretation for Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen. You can either choose French, English, or the floor. I remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair. 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.
I'd like to now welcome our two witnesses for the first panel. One will be online, and the other in person. They will have five minute for opening statements. It will be followed by some rounds of questioning.
We're going to start online with Mr. Schwanen. Please do your best to keep within five minutes. I will try to get your attention once we get to the conclusion of your remarks to hopefully speed it up.
The floor is yours, for five minutes.