Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Dicerni, ladies and gentlemen, welcome, and thank you for your availability on such short notice.
To start with, I am interested in two things. Let's begin by talking about the budget cuts. As regards to your department, it says:
Funding for third parties to further their interests or programs that are not effective, do not achieve results or are being re-focused or targeted for improved effectiveness.
Do you consider Technology Partnerships Canada an effective program that does not yield tangible results?