Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Ms. Beauger, Earlier, we were talking about how difficult it was in Canada to stimulate funding from private businesses. I'd like to quote a few items of data. As you know, if things are to improve, you need an overview of the situation that you can acknowledge. However, not everyone is aware of the situation.
Of all the OECD countries, in 2019, Canada ranked 24th in terms of private sector funding for research and development. That's 24th out of 37.
Can you give us an explanation for this low level of productivity in Canada?