Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you very much for being here to testify before the committee this afternoon.
We of the Bloc Québécois are in principle in favour of the transaction, but we want to ensure that it is fair with regard to Quebec jobs. We also want the transaction to be in the best interests of the Quebec population.
Earlier my colleague asked you a question concerning the research centres. He told you that Nortel has a research centre in Ottawa and one in Montreal. You also have your headquarters in Montreal.
Could the acquisition of Nortel put a brake on the development of your research centre in Montreal and your North American headquarters?