Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question.
The member is well acquainted with this government's commitment to scientific research and development. As he knows we are currently going through a program review and no final decisions have been taken.
The member also knows that this government has made a very strong commitment to this country's small and medium sized businesses because we believe that is where the new jobs will come. A central component of small and medium sized businesses is research and development. I believe the government will take the right steps to make sure the entrepreneurial spirit we are trying to rebuild stays on track.