Mr. Speaker, the position taken today by the hon. member for the Bloc Quebecois is a rather interesting one.
I can quote some comments by Denis Gagnon, vice rector of Laval University. He said: "I think it was very good news yesterday for universities and teaching hospitals that do research. Excellent news at last that we may be entitled to assistance in developing our research infrastructures".
He also said: "The federal government is involved, but it is looking for what it calls a partner in any commitment it will make, and it will be up to us to work with these partners".
David Johnston, former head of McGill university said: "We can establish-"