I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 35 of the Standing Committee on Science and Research. We are meeting today to start our study on Canada's dual use and defence research needs.
I would like to make a few comments for the benefit of the witnesses and the members.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. For those on Zoom, at the bottom of the screen you can select the appropriate channel: floor, English, or French. I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
For this panel, I would like to welcome our three witnesses.
We have Karn Manhas, founder, Terramera Inc., in person. We are also joined by Major-General Paul Peyton, military deputy director, defence innovation, for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, by video conference.
Welcome.
Our third witness today is Mr. Robert Asselin, chief executive officer, representing U15 Canada, who is appearing in person.
All the witnesses will have five minutes for their opening remarks. Then we will go into a round of questioning.
Welcome to the committee.
We will start with Mr. Manhas.
You will have five minutes for your opening remarks.
Please go ahead.