I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 37 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.
Today we are continuing our study on the support for the commercialization of intellectual property.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members.
For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either floor, English or French. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel. I remind you that all comments and questions should be addressed through the chair.
In accordance with our routine motions, I am informing the committee that all of our witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of this meeting.
We have three witnesses with us today, who will each have the opportunity to provide a five-minute opening statement. Then we'll have rounds of questioning from our members.
We'll start with Jim Balsillie for five minutes.
Jim, I'll give you the floor. If you can do your best to keep it within five minutes for scheduling purposes, I'd appreciate it.
With that, I will cede the floor to Mr. Balsillie.