Patrice Simon and Dominique Henri made statements and, together with Cheryl-Ann Johnson, answered questions.

At 12:04 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:12 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Danika Littlechild, Heather Sayine-Crawford and Tammy Steinwand-Deschambeault made statements and answered questions.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to its study of big science in Canada, the proposed budget in the amount of $105,242.20, for the Committee’s travel to Vancouver and Penticton, British Columbia, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Sudbury and Chalk River, Ontario, during spring 2024, be adopted.

Corey Tochor moved, — That, the committee invite the Minister of Industry along with department officials to appear for two hours to explain why Huawei is absent from the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s list of Named Research Organizations who are identified as posing a high risk to Canada’s National Security, and that the committee report this back to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

Arielle Kayabaga moved, — That the debate be now adjourned.

The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division:

YEAS: Valerie Bradford, Lena Metlege Diab, Helena Jaczek, Arielle Kayabaga, Ryan Turnbull — 5;

NAYS: Maxime Blanchette-Joncas, Richard Cannings, Ben Lobb, Michelle Rempel Garner, Gerald Soroka, Corey Tochor — 6.

Debate on the motion of Corey Tochor continued.