In the past few years, Canada has made remarkable gains in increasing its ability to produce knowledge and commercialize research results. When I say its ability, I'm talking the ability of Canadian businesses to compete on the international stage.
As I said earlier, in my colleague Jim Flaherty's 2006 budget, we decided to work together to develop a science and technology strategy. That strategy will be established following the consultations I conducted during the summer with various stakeholders in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and Edmonton. I had the opportunity to meet people working in the science and technology sector, both industry leaders and professors.
I also want to tell you that we will soon be unveiling a policy for continuing consultations and cooperation with those people.