Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank all of the witnesses for their statements.
My questions are addressed to Ms. Rowe and Mr. Miller.
I will begin with you, Mr. Miller. We did a tour of the Canadian west last week. In Saskatoon and the Northwest Territories, witnesses spoke to us about the importance of investing in the social sciences. As we know, between 2006 and 2012, there were cuts of about 7% to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, for instance. Canada has fallen behind in social sciences research, as compared to its international competitors.
Can you explain to us why it is important for Canada to increase its investments, but also how this research could improve the lives of Canadians?