I call the meeting to order.
Good afternoon, everybody. I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of our witnesses on this panel.
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I would like to welcome our three witnesses on this panel. We are joined today by Dr. John Hepburn, dean emeritus, University of British Columbia. By video conference, we are also joined by Jim Balsillie, founder and chair of the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Our third witness for today is Dr. Julie Konzuk, senior principal representing Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
All witnesses will have five minutes for opening remarks. We will start with Dr. Hepburn.
You will have five minutes for your opening remarks. Please go ahead.