Mr. Speaker, science, research and development continue to be priorities of the Western Economic Diversification.
There have been a number of important announcements, the most recent in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday, where it was announced that $2.1 million will be provided to fund a centre on expertise for the aging. It will be at the forefront of research in this area. It will address certain diseases such as Alzheimer and certain cardiovascular problems associated with aging.
The best news of all is, not only will it be at the forefront in the world, it will create 100 good jobs for western Canadians.