We'll get started. I just got the thumbs-up from the interpreter that the audio for our online guests is working.
Welcome to meeting 45 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 in the room. We also have a few with us remotely today.
I'd like to make a few comments to the witnesses and members.
We have our witnesses here in person. Speaking through me is the way to go. You both are seasoned in this department. Welcome back. It's great to have you here.
Interpretation is available. For the people on Zoom, you know you can choose English or French. For those in the room, you can have your earpieces on if you need them.
As a reminder, again, work through the chair. I'll be friendly and accommodate when I can.
We've made a bit of a shift, with committee business at the end of the next hour. For now, we'll get started with our witnesses.
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.
It's now my pleasure to welcome, from the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne, Martin Normand, director of strategic research and international relations. Welcome, Martin.
We also have Paul Davidson from Universities Canada. It's great to see you again. It's been a few years.
I'm looking forward to your five minutes of remarks.
If you want to get us going, Martin, that would be great. I'll start the timer.