We are investing quite sizable amounts in strategic aerospace and defence initiatives, we're spending billions of dollars on R and D. A good chunk of that goes to technology companies in the defence sector. The Canada First defence strategy also talked about the benefits to SMEs, which have the opportunity to grow and become world leaders in specific technologies.
This talk has been going on for years. I've asked the defence minister three times what he is doing in conjunction with the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development to actually do something for the Canadian defence sector.