Thank you, Madam Chair. Allow me to also thank all of the individuals who have appeared before our committee today. Perhaps I should thank them and also apologize for the procedural wrangling that occurred earlier.
My first question would be for Mr. Kryski.
Thank you so much for your testimony. You obviously highlighted the need for us, as a country, to support innovators and entrepreneurs, and I can assure you that's something that's been very much a part of our focus at the federal government. As you've suggested, these are difficult times. I believe you said that the future is bright. Some of the developments we've seen have been incredible, but the future is also at risk.
Given that you're based in Alberta, what do you envision the role of provincial governments to be? As you know, we have seen historic levels of federal investment, but it's also important that the provinces be part of that effort. I say this against the backdrop of having seen that, in Alberta for example, at Alberta Innovates, for the second time in a year, there were budget cuts. They laid off over 100 employees.
Could you tell us what your thoughts are on that and how crucial it is that provinces also be there to support entrepreneurs and researchers?