I call the meeting to order.

Welcome to meeting number 91 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research.

Before I begin, I'll ask all members and other participants to consult the cards on the table for guidelines with respect to our earphones and feedback. We need to protect the hearing health of our interpreters. Thank you all for your co-operation.

Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format.

For those participating virtually, I'd like to draw your attention to a few rules. Please wait until I recognize you by name before speaking. Click on the microphone icon to activate your mic, and please mute it when you are not speaking.

For interpretation for those on Zoom, you have the choice at the bottom of your screen of floor, English or French. For those in the room, you can use the earpiece and select the desired channel.

For members in the room, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. For members on Zoom, please use the “raise hand” function.

The clerk and I will manage the speaking order as best we can, and we appreciate your understanding in this regard.

This is a reminder that all comments should be addressed through the chair.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(i) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of science and research in Canada's Arctic in relation to climate change.

It is now my pleasure to welcome, as an individual, Aldo Chircop, professor of maritime law and policy. As well, Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, director of natural resources, energy and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, is joining us by video conference.

Up to five minutes will be given for opening remarks, after which we will proceed with rounds of questions.

Dr. Exner-Pirot, I invite you to make an opening statement of up to five minutes.

Valerie Bradford

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