I call the meeting to order.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of science and research in Canada's Arctic in relation to climate change.
It's now my pleasure to welcome our witnesses to this committee. From the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, we have Lisa Koperqualuk, the president of that organization. From the Natural Environment Research Council's Arctic office, we have Henry Burgess, the head of that organization.
We'll begin with opening remarks of up to five minutes, after which, we'll proceed with rounds of questions.
Ms. Koperqualuk, I invite you to make your opening statement of up to five minutes.