Mr. Speaker, about research and applied research, Sharon Maloney of Polytechnics Canada said:
We're pleased that the government recognizes the need to invest in applied research and training.
When talking about the manufacturing sector, a number of people have commented on the importance, the shot of adrenalin that it means for manufacturing in Canada, for the forestry industry in Canada. The two year capital cost allowance write-off unanimously recommended by the industry committee of the House of Commons will fulfill that.