I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 38 of the Standing Committee on Science and Research. We're meeting today to resume 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.
Those on Zoom, at the bottom of your screen you can select the appropriate channel for interpretation: floor, English or French. I will remind you that all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I would also like to remind witnesses that committee members may ask questions in French or English. If you will need interpretation, please take a moment now to prepare your earpiece and select the listening channel you need in order to take full advantage of the time allotted for questions and answers.
I would like to welcome our first witnesses here today.
From the Department of National Defence, we have Dr. Kate Kaminska, director general, bureau of research, engineering and advanced leadership in innovation and science, Defence Research and Development Canada; Wendy Hadwen, assistant deputy minister, policy-industry; and Colonel Marc Prince, director of land force development, Canadian Armed Forces.
From the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, we have Dr. Adam Green, director, national security policy.
We will start with the Department of National Defence.
You have the floor for five minutes.
Ms. Hadwen and Dr. Kaminska will share their time, and we will go to Dr. Green afterwards.