Thank you for the question, as well as your serious approach and your co‑operation on these issues, which are very important to the people who elected us. I really appreciate it. We may not always agree, but we can have a concrete and productive conversation.
In the budget, we have taken a particular approach to the aerospace sector, for which we have earmarked a contribution of $2 billion. Canada's regional development agencies will receive $250 million to help revive the sector. There is also the strategic innovation fund, under the leadership of Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who knows the sector very well. Under this fund, the aerospace sector will receive $1.75 billion.
I want to stress that we understand the specific and strategic importance of this sector. We also understand, as you have just explained—