Yes.
We therefore recommend that scenarios be evaluated to increase the number of scholarships granted to graduate students and to correct the historical error that was imposed on our researchers by letting them live in a situation of extreme poverty for years by not having indexed their scholarships. Who here today would agree to having their income remain fixed for 25 years? What minister, deputy minister, member of Parliament, or university administrator would agree to have their salary frozen for 25 years? No one would agree to that. The answer is obvious.
You're asking me for specific figures on what this represents. My answer is that the federal government has three granting councils with many employees, who would certainly be able to provide you with scenarios if you want information on the effect of increasing the value and number of awards. As a representative of a Canadian university association that aims to promote excellence in higher education, I can tell you that if we want to continue to do that and deal with the challenges in Canada, increasing the number of graduate students and making sure that they are well taken care of would be a good way to do it.
Now, in terms of the final total cost, I would encourage you to consult your advisors.