The primary source of funding for innovation in our sector would still be the private capital markets—there is no doubt about that—but business support programs like AIP, for example, act as a beacon to attract that investment to Canada. Other programs like Sustainable Development Technology Canada's Tech Fund and eco-energy are all programs that are very successful at drawing international capital to Canada so that it can redouble on private investment and ensure that long-term stable investments happen in Canada.
On May 12th, 2014. See this statement in context.