Thank you for coming today, Minister.
You spoke proudly today about how, in 2017, you launched a national AI strategy. We've had witnesses at this committee testify that nothing has been implemented from that launch. In fact, you've said yourself that we're doing a refreshed AI strategy now, but it will be nine years later by the time you guys actually table it. We've already spent billions of dollars. Meanwhile, we remain in second-last place in the G7—sixth out of seven in the G7—for our innovation. We don't need a new mission statement, Minister; we need a strategy.
What's your strategy to commercialize and monetize Canadian innovation in Canada so it stays in Canada and so that the new $2-billion investment in this budget is a positive net return to the Canadian taxpayer?