I will answer in two parts.
Firstly, you asked whether the work done by universities is important: I can tell you that it is vital. Universities do excellent work in agri-food research and innovation. We absolutely support their funding requests for research infrastructure. It is essential.
Their ability to create innovation and then commercialize it is another matter. What we find somewhat regrettable is that in Canada, and even in Quebec, the way that businesses work with universities on IP is not coordinated. It would be beneficial if there were some more coordination in that regard.
Secondly, as to whether the funding provided is enough, I can tell you there can never be too much. However, it is up to you, members of Parliament, to decide where the money will go. What we usually ask is whether the funding to agri-food research might be used more efficiently and effectively. That is why we say that coordination would facilitate that.