In conclusion, I would like to emphasize for this panel the critical role the federal government plays in supporting the full spectrum of discovery and applied research and in enabling the development of highly qualified and competitive graduates. This robust partnership between the federal government and Canada's universities is essential to Canada's economic strategy and central to any discussion of research, development, innovation, and commercialization in Canada.
In the excitement generated by CFREF, we must remember that Canada’s granting councils and CFI require sustained, predictable investments to maintain this indispensable foundation for research excellence.
I will conclude my comments by reiterating U15's commitment to supporting Canada's economic competitiveness through strong and extensive research partnership activity with both the private and public sectors, and through fostering a policy and funding environment conducive to innovation and knowledge mobilization.
Thank you very much.