Thank you, Dr. Hepburn.
Let's return to the subject of today's meeting, namely the indexation and increase of graduate scholarship programs. As you know, these scholarships haven't been indexed since 2003, so for 20 years now.
Mr. Johnson, chair of the board of the Support Our Science movement, testified before the committee at its last meeting. According to a study he shared with us, 38% of Ph.D.s in Canada leave the country, mainly to go to the United States.
I know you've already stated that there aren't any jobs in industry for Ph.D.s. Beyond that, what are the reasons for them to be leaving the country? What can the government do to ensure that these graduates stay in Canada?