Mr. Chair, on the same point of order, we're here to discuss the role of the national science advisor and Dr. Carty's input as a citizen as well as someone with significant expertise as a public servant in this area as to what that role ought to be. He's been extremely constructive. He has proposed that the role continue, along with a science and technology innovation council, not as either/or. He has been very constructive, and I cannot understand why we are engaged in a smear campaign of a public servant.
On March 6th, 2008. See this statement in context.