Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for your presentations, your passion, your engagement and the people you brought with you to provide support.
Notwithstanding the cuteness of the opposition, there is a collaborative effort by all parties to try to do what's best for our families. I have kids and nephews, and I have members who are Ph.D. students. They're struggling. They're trying to make a go of it and getting by somehow. Some of them have moved to the east coast. They were teachers or professors, and they went through the process you're engaging with.
Certainly, the government has increased funding and infrastructure, beyond other things. Whereas the opposition asked for cuts, we've actually been increasing...but not nearly enough, which is why you're here and why we called this meeting. We want to see this improved. We really do.
Professor, you said something I want clarified. What makes Canada competitive? You're saying we're not, so what is it that's missing? Obviously, you made recommendations and we heard you. What makes us competitive versus the United States, Australia and elsewhere?