Thank you for the question, which actually goes to the heart of the matter.
If Canada truly wishes to secure its future in the 21st century, it needs a research and innovation ecosystem based on talent—on highly qualified people who can participate in the economy and in all sectors of society. We see that our 15 institutions play a role in animating the entire ecosystem. We work with smaller universities and a number of colleges. Together, we form a whole research and innovation infrastructure. Talent is central to that success.
Obviously, it is absolutely essential that Canada be a country that attracts the best in the world and gives Canadians and Quebeckers the ability to support this research and innovation ecosystem.