One of the issues here is that if we want to be that efficient, the federal government has to be the leader in that private-public pact. If we're not there, we cannot just relate it to the private sector, because then you will have in your road map everything regarding regulation.... If you want to be a leader, you need to put up the resources too, and I frankly believe it's not enough.
If you have some figures, I think it would be appropriate for us to receive them, because there will be opportunities later. We'll see what we can do. The Liberal Party certainly always put forward money for that priority and specifically also in our relationship with the universities. I think it's the most important thing.
Mr. Treboutat, I understand your role and find it acceptable, but my questions are about your approach. If my understanding is correct, you establish priorities on new technological methods and identify different options so that those who have to make decisions afterwards can do so on their own. Therefore, you are not influenced by any pressures in terms of policy, and I think that is a good thing.
However, I would like to go back to the protocol readiness. Hydroelectricity is important, especially in Quebec. Last week, I saw a report on the issue of lithium in electric car batteries. How do you ensure that safety accounts for a significant portion of your research? How does it work, specifically?
We actually saw that one of the problems is really the lithium battery and not the electric car itself. The battery may overheat and cause problems.
As a researcher, what is your protocol and the mechanism for ensuring doability when it comes to safety so that the next step can be taken in terms of marketing?