I'll start by making a general comment. Climate change is a reality. It will profoundly change our societies. Immigration will be different. Waters will rise and fires will increase. Canadian entrepreneurs have solutions that can change our consumption habits and reduce pollution. We must believe in these Canadian entrepreneurs. We must support them. Some of them must be the best in the world. I sincerely believe in the need for this discussion on SDTC, which isn't easy. Some things have been called into question and parliamentarians have looked into this issue. However, I would also like us to keep our eyes on the horizon.
This means that we must join the global race when it comes to the technology needed to address the impact of climate change. The coming years will be tough. We're already seeing this. We saw the fires in Jasper, flooding and loss of land. Some parts of Canada and the United States are already less habitable. The issue isn't limited to poor countries. Wealthy countries must find solutions. One of these solutions is clean‑tech entrepreneurship. We need to look at this.
That said, if programs need improvement, if higher standards must be set, I agree with you. I agree with Mr. Perkins on this, too. We need to collectively raise the bar. I'll always be available to answer any questions.
I look forward to visiting Halifax and showing him the extraordinary companies in the Halifax area working hard to win market share.
Mr. Perkins, would you like to make a comment? I'm ready to listen.