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Welcome to the second half of our meeting.
I have a few comments, briefly, for our new witnesses.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motions adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 30, and Thursday, February 15, 2024, the committee resumes its study on the distribution of federal government funding among Canada's post-secondary institutions.
It's now my pleasure to welcome, from the Institute for the Black and African Diaspora Research and Engagement at Simon Fraser University, Dr. June Francis.
It's great to have you by video conference.
In person, we have, from the Canadian Committee for Science and Technology, Dr. Donna Strickland, professor.
It's great to have you with us. It's actually an honour to have you join us today.
From Saskatchewan Polytechnic, we have Dr. Susan Blum, associate vice-president, applied research and continuing education.
Welcome to you, Dr. Blum, as well.
We'll start off with Dr. June Francis. You have five minutes.