Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I'll take 10 seconds to assure Mr. Bélanger of the support of the NDP members for his motions, since they support the positions the party has held for a long time. So we'll be there.
Welcome and thanks to each of our guests. Thank you for your clear presentations, which I believe really strike a good balance between the strengths and weaknesses of the Roadmap.
I noted that mention was often made of the lack of clarity in the investments and in the consultation process, and I would even say in the assessment that we are conducting. That has made me think, as I meet the groups, that we can say virtually whatever we want in the report we come up with in March, since the methodology underlying the evaluation is unclear to say the least.
Let's move on immediately to the next Roadmap because that's perhaps where our efforts should be focused. What can we do better?
I have barely five minutes at my disposal. Without wanting to interfere in your speaking time, I'm going to ask you to give me concise answers. You know that we are in the midst of a budget-cutting process. Are you afraid that what might appear as funding in a future Roadmap is what is put on a platter and then withdrawn from recurring programs? Have you heard of any cutbacks that might affect you?