Thank you, Madam Chair.
It is an honour for me to welcome the new rector of the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Mr. Vincent Rousson, whose appointment is welcomed with great enthusiasm in a region like Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Last summer, the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology welcomed his predecessor, Mr. Denis Martel.
Mr. Rousson, during your testimony, you stated that, to financially support universities in the regions is to optimize our chances of achieving a green and sustainable economic recovery.
Are research support funds sufficient for universities? Could improvements be made to allow us to shine more brightly?