Of course, here, we are very dynamic and we have a particularly keen spirit of development. The national research strategies have evolved to include components that support innovation, investment and technological and scientific entrepreneurship. We have come up with a full cycle that includes support for creation and growth, the growth of start-ups and scale-ups. In Quebec, we think we can generate wealth that can then be harvested to fuel basic research, among other things. There has recently been a focus on businesses to have a detailed understanding of their practices, their impediments and the reasons why they limit their investments in research and development. Having data allows us to better understand where to invest and to better see the results of the various measures or programs. It helps us adjust. These are new measures.
As you said, the creation of the position of chief innovation officer makes it possible to demonstrate the importance of paying attention to the development of innovation, of knowing how to transform the results of research into tangible products that will be sold on the market, of creating wealth or of promoting discoveries in social innovation that can be implemented in society to solve major social challenges. We know about the challenges in terms of health, education, homelessness, rent costs, coexistence of various groups and transportation. However, different innovations are needed to meet social challenges. That is also the focus of attention. In Quebec, there is a kind of fundamental desire to have a positive impact on society. I think that is a desire that all Canadians share.