We urge the Government of Canada to equip the colleges and institutes with a capacity to respond. There are many opportunities. The knowledge infrastructure program provided tremendous support. There's an opportunity to renew that.
We also reference the tremendous contribution colleges make to small and medium enterprise development through their expertise, their equipment, and their eager students who engage in applied projects with the SME community. There has been Government of Canada support for this. We urge that it be increased to 5% of the overall investment in post-secondary research. It's currently at 1.25%.
That is my five minutes, Chair. Thank you.