Thank you, Madam Chair.
Welcome, witnesses. Thank you for being with us today.
Dr. Exner‑Pirot, in your opening remarks, you mentioned that scientific research in the north is limited because of a lack of funding. I find that very worrisome. Moreover, the type of research being done changes depending on the government. When we had a Conservative government, scientific research was much more focused on defence. Currently, research focuses on other areas, such as the environment and indigenous communities.
What are your thoughts on the need for sustainable, but also diversified, funding to support research in more fields?