Thank you, Ms. Johnston.
In March 2023, the government tabled the report of the advisory panel on the federal research support system, commonly known as the Bouchard report. One year and three months later, in June 2024, we finally saw a public consultation. After one year and three months, the federal government finally decided to hold a public consultation.
First, I would like you to explain the delay between the release of the report and the public consultation and to share your thoughts on the matter.
Second, the public consultation lasted only 30 days, in the middle of the summer. Were all your members really able to make their voices heard?