Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for being here.
Governor, you know London, Ontario, very well because you studied at Western University. That's where I'm from. That's the city I have the honour of representing in the House of Commons. As I think you know, London sustained itself for many years. Its economy was based on manufacturing, and that has changed now. When 2008 hit, many of our factories left. We are trying to transition and are doing well in that regard. There's a thriving technology sector that's come to our city. Our downtown is quite vibrant in that regard. There are many tech-based companies there. Even where manufacturing exists—and it certainly does—it's taking on a more advanced form.
I ask this question because I know you spoke in late September in Moncton on the issue of technological advances and disruptive technologies and what that poses for economies. I'm obviously interested in this from London's perspective, but for the country as a whole.
I'll quote from your speech, from the conclusion. You said, “technological advances represent opportunities to be seized, not a force to be resisted.” You continue by saying, “we know that in the long term, these advances will create more jobs than are lost, and create enough income to ensure that those who are affected can adapt and access new opportunities.”
I wonder if you can delve into that and expand upon that a little more.