Thank you, Madam Chair. Congratulations on your election.
As a member of the Standing Committee on Science and Research during the 44th Parliament, I would like us to continue a study that was obviously dropped when Parliament dissolved.
I move the following motion:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study on the impact that the various criteria for awarding federal funding have on research excellence in Canada; that the Committee evaluate whether the criteria used are still appropriate within the evaluation committees, allow for the achievement of program objectives, strengthen the development of knowledge, and contribute to innovation, research and science in Canada; that the Committee assess whether modifications should be made to these criteria; That the evidence and documentation received by the committee during the 1st session of the 44th Parliament on the subject be taken into consideration by the committee in the current session. Furthermore, that the Committee devote at least 4 meetings to this study and report its findings to the House.