Thank you Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all of our witnesses for your testimony and presence here today.
I'd like to start with Mr. McMaster. I had first-hand experience with health research hospitals and whatnot, when the University of Alberta and Dr. Shimizu conducted a vertical skin graft. I was one of the first recipients of an experimental technique when I was quite young, and it was 100% successful, so I certainly value many of the things you've represented today.
In regard to your particular ask, that individual research hospitals be able to apply for federal funding, first of all, it's my understanding that those hospitals are owned by the health authorities they run under. Is that correct?