I really appreciate that question.
One of our first recommendations is the retention of existing indigenous research funding. I have done some research with my Canada research chair program but also in my role here.
First of all, I think it's important to applaud the additional investment that was made in the spring by the Government of Canada in the spring budget, but we also would encourage that the current budget be maintained and increased. We're currently at $268.75 million of the tri-agencies' larger budget, and that's roughly 5%. What's not included right now is the $13.2 million per year that should also be allocated from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
I have much more finite data that I can share with the committee once I've completed this here today. I really hope this research budget is maintained.