Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for welcoming me here today.
My questions are for Mr. Asselin.
Perhaps it's no surprise, but I am also on the science committee. We are looking at dual-use research there as well. As you're aware, central to the government's defence research strategy will be BOREALIS. BOREALIS is the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science. I was certainly very excited to see in budget 2025 that there was an investment of $68.2 million over three years to accelerate delivery of advanced technology, align federal innovation and connect partners from government, academia and industry.
My question for you is, can you speak to the state of readiness and expertise of our Canadian academic community and their ability to accelerate innovation and drive dual-use research?