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44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 8, 2024
The Chair (Mr. Joël Lightbound (Louis-Hébert, Lib.))
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Good evening, everyone. I call this meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 123 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology. Today's meeting is taking place in hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders. Before we begin, I would like to remind all members and participants of the following important preventive measures. In order to prevent disruptive and potentially harmful audio feedback incidents that could cause injuries, all in-person participants are reminded to keep their earpieces away from all microphones at all times. As indicated in the communiqué from the Speaker to all members on Monday, April 29, 2024, the following measures have been taken to help prevent audio feedback incidents. All earpieces have been replaced by a model that significantly reduces the likelihood of audio feedback. The new earpieces are black, whereas the old ones were grey. Please use only the approved black earpieces. By default, all unused earpieces will be unplugged at the start of a meeting. When you are not using your earpiece, please place it face down in the middle of the sticker on the table, as shown in the image there. Please refer to the cards on the table for guidelines on preventing audio feedback incidents. Finally, the room layout has been adjusted, as you can see, to increase the distance between microphones and reduce the risk of feedback caused by an ambient earpiece. These measures are in place so that we can carry out our activities without interruption and, of course, to protect the health and safety of all participants, including the interpreters. Thank you all for your co-operation. Dear colleagues, before we begin, I'd like to talk to you about a budget-related topic. We've received two budget requests. One is for the study we're doing today, which is on ELYSIS technology, for which we're asking for $2,500, and the other is for the main expense budget, for $500. Is there unanimous consent to adopt them both? Some hon. members: Agreed. The Chair: I thank you for that. Pursuant to the motion adopted on Monday, March 18, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of the Development and Deployment of ELYSIS Technology at Rio Tinto and Alcoa Facilities. I’d like to welcome the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry here with us today, as well as Mr. Simon Kennedy, deputy minister. As everyone knows, the first hour of the meeting will focus on ELYSIS technology, while the second will be devoted to the 2024-25 Main Estimates. I would therefore ask you to adhere, as far as possible, to today's meeting schedule and to focus your questions on ELYSIS technology during the first hour of the meeting. Without further ado, Minister, I yield the floor to you to deliver your opening remarks.
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