Dr. Nemer, in closing, I want to acknowledge all your courage. I know there's been a lot of talk lately about attacks on science in the United States, but also here in Canada. We're seeing a government making cuts to science. This is particularly the case with the Centre de référence en agriculture et agroalimentaire du Québec, which is closing its doors after 60 years. The same is true for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's research centre in Longueuil.
You said here, during your last appearance before the committee in November, that this situation amounts to a “nightmare”, that you weren't consulted on projects of national interest, and that the scientific expertise of your office isn't being taken into consideration.
I wanted to acknowledge all your work, Dr. Nemer.