This is one of the interesting things about the fundamental science review. It provides us with a baseline. All of us can measure progress, and I sure hope that we'll be measuring upward progress there.
For 11 years, while I was at the University of Ottawa, my aim was to increase the number of scientists, the amount of research and training, and the number of students exposed to research. We've done a good job there. I guess that counted somewhere in my getting the position.
I hope to do the same at the level of the country. I may be romantic, but trust me: I'm going to do my very best to accomplish this.