Thank you, Madam Chair.
I understand the importance of this. I obviously wanted to share my thoughts and, of course, my comments and my opinion about the current situation.
First of all, I must admit that I find it a bit odd that you are disrupting the schedule and agenda. Committee business was already scheduled from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. I understand that you consider this to be urgent, but it doesn't seem like the usual thing to do in committee. We have witnesses online who are obviously ready to take part in our study today.
I would like to address the scientific community, which is listening attentively to us today.
As a member of the Standing Committee on Science and Research, it is my duty and responsibility to ensure that federal science policies are administered with consistency, transparency and ethical rigour.
I understand and share the concerns expressed by a number of members of the scientific community following the motion I put forward to the committee. Remember that my motion was adopted unanimously. Let me remind you of its intent. It's not about judging projects or exposing researchers, but understanding, based on data—