Welcome to meeting number 65 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 Zoom.
I will make a couple of quick statements. I will recognize you by name when you're speaking. If you're participating by video conference, just make sure your microphone is activated. If you're not speaking in the room or on Zoom, keep your microphone away from the earpiece, and keep it on mute. We are trying to make sure that we run a safe meeting, and that means making sure that our interpreters don't get feedback, so keeping your earpiece away from the microphone will help us to do that. Again, all questions should come through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of the use of federal government research and development grants, funds and contributions by Canadian universities and research institutions in partnerships with entities connected to the People's Republic of China.
It's my pleasure to welcome to our meeting the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
We've been looking forward to seeing you, and the day has come. It's great to have you here.