Thanks, Mr. Chairman.
Welcome to the witnesses this morning.
I'll start with a question for both witnesses.
A previous 2017 study here in Ottawa focused on IP. It highlighted that private firms do not know what research is being performed at post-secondary institutions, what IP they hold and how to leverage it. One recommendation was to create a mapping program that would enable the private sector to better forge partnerships and links with post-secondary institutions.
I'll start with you, Dr. Ghali. Can I ask for your thoughts on that in terms of ensuring that with local partners, prospective investments could be made by the private sector? How does the university deal with that issue? What are your thoughts in terms of the federal government playing a role in being a sort of matchmaker to ensure that those private investments continue to flow to post-secondary institutions?