Thank you very much for the question.
I agree with what's been shared by my colleagues and I look forward to the creation of this capstone foundation with the hope that it may simplify as well the research funding enterprise and create more efficiency in terms of how funds are distributed.
I strongly agree with the suggestion that there be an equal seat at the table for the various institutions that make up the rich fabric of our research and innovation enterprise here in Canada.
I think a focus of this new foundation or agency on higher TRL-level research—research that is more applied and mission-driven—could be of great benefit to colleges.
Briefly, to the question of collaboration, the answer is yes as well. We do engage in collaboration with our university partners. From a funding agency perspective, I think the ask would really be around being allowed to lead as well in those engagements, in addition to following and partnering.
Thank you.