I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 20 of the Standing Committee on Science and Research. The committee is meeting to study artificial intelligence.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and members. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. Just as a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I would like to welcome our witnesses for today. We have the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. He is also the member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, which is very close to my heart, because I landed in 1999 and that was my first home.
We are also joined by Mark Schaan, associate deputy minister, Department of Industry.
Mr. Solomon, you will have five minutes for your opening remarks. Thanks a lot for appearing before the committee and taking time out of your busy schedule. After that, we will get into the rounds of questioning.
You have the floor. Please go ahead.