Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I feel compelled to perhaps correct the record of what we heard today for those who may not have understood. The demand and the access is an issue, because the EVs are being sent to jurisdictions where there are incentives or regulations. Therefore, incentives and regulations equal demand, which is ultimately helping consumers and the environment, if this is what is called an honourable goal. We've heard testimony stating that without the incentives, demand has dropped in the case of Ontario. Where there are incentives, there is demand. I just felt that this point has to be clarified.
My question is for Mr. Pocard. I'm sorry you haven't been able to get on, but I did actually have a question for you. I'm not as familiar with your industry, so forgive me.
You spoke about support for R and D, which is always great. Canada tends to be a leader in research and development, but where we tend to fall short is the commercialization of it. How, as a Canadian government, can we make investments that would ultimately also help commercialization, and then ensure that the costs are passed on to Canadian consumers? I ask because we've talked a lot about this industry and the jurisdictions that are building or manufacturing vehicles that are more affordable in those same jurisdictions.
If we make this investment, how do we commercialize it here, so that Canadians ultimately reap that benefit from that investment—outside of the environmental goals obviously—in terms of commercialization and economic goals for the average Canadian?