I call this meeting to order.
We have a few really good panels set up for today. Thank you to our clerk for getting that going.
Welcome to meeting number 44 of the 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, and we have a witness in the second hour who will be on Zoom.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking.
For those appearing by video conference.... That doesn't exactly apply right now. We'll do a reminder in the second hour.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the committee is commencing its study of the Government of Canada's graduate scholarship and post-doctoral fellowship programs.
I welcome our guests. From the Department of Industry, we have Nipun Vats, the ADM of the science and research sector. From the National Research Council of Canada, we have Shannon Quinn, secretary general, and Joel Martin, chief science officer.
Each organization will have five minutes for its remarks, after which we will proceed to our rounds of questions. I will signal when we're getting close to the time.
Who would like to kick us off? It's over to you, Mr. Vats.