I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 99 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research. Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format. All witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I'd like to remind all members of the following points.
Please wait until I recognize you before speaking. All comments should be addressed through the chair.
Members, please raise your hand if you wish to speak, whether participating in person or via Zoom. The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can. For those participating by video conference, click on the microphone icon to activate your mic. Please mute yourself when you are not speaking. For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French.
Thank you all for your co-operation.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, the committee resumes its study of innovation science and research in recycling plastics.
It's now my pleasure to welcome, from the Canadian Beverage Association, Krista Scaldwell, president, and from the Circular Innovation Council by video conference, Jo-Anne St. Godard, executive director.
Welcome. You will have up to five minutes for your opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.
We'll start with Ms. Scaldwell.
I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.