Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
For several minutes, I've been hearing the Conservative members ask questions that are somewhat unrelated to our agenda. For instance, Mr. Van Kesteren asked earlier if, with the office of a national science advisor, consumers were getting their money's worth. We could turn the question around and ask the witness if, in his opinion, Canadians have been getting their money's worth since the Conservatives have been in office. I think we shouldn't stray too far from the issue at hand.
You've been the National Science Advisor since 2005. However, in the fall of 2006, your job was redefined and your office was moved to Industry Canada. In your opinion, what prompted the government to change direction so radically in the fall of 2006?