Mr. Speaker, as I have said on a number of occasions in the House, government is about making choices. Because of the fiscal situation in which we find ourselves, the choices are very tough. They are not easy.
As I have explained before to the hon. member, we had to determine our energy research priorities. Fusion is not one of those priorities. One, we do not know whether it will ever be commercially viable. Two, if it is, it is going to inure to the benefit of Quebec Hydro, Ontario Hydro and their customers.
I would suggest to the hon. member that-