Thank you, Madam Chair.
Minister Champagne, we feel that you are making your mark as Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. A number of your answers indicate that you are in favour of Canadian industry autonomy and much stronger economic sovereignty.
However, the government has not specified what measures it will take to increase Canada's overall science capacity and guarantee our research. This is directly within your purview. I am talking about both basic research and applied research. Canadian scientists must have access to funding to help them use their talents.
What will the government do to both invest in the next generation of scientists and provide ongoing support to them, so that they can meet the challenges of the next crisis?