I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 56 of the Standing Committee on Science and Research. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely by using the Zoom application.
I'd like to make a few comments for the benefit of witnesses and members. Please wait to be recognized by name before speaking. For those taking part by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mike. When speaking, please speak slowly and clearly. When you are not speaking, your mike should be on mute.
For interpretation on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either floor, English or French audio. Those in the room can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.
In accordance with the committee's routine motions concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informed that everyone's logged in and tests have been done.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the committee continues its study of the use of federal government research and development grants, funds and contributions by Canadian universities and research institutes in partnerships with entities connected to the People's Republic of China.
Our witnesses will provide five-minute presentations. Please watch your clock to make sure you're within five minutes. When you're nearing the end of the allotted time, if you're watching the screen, I'll try to get your attention to speed things up.
Starting off, via video conference, we have Jim Hinton, an intellectual property lawyer. Jim, you have five minutes. The floor is yours.