Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. I always congratulate him for his skills as a speaker, including his metaphors and his sense of humour in presenting his views on these issues.
First, investments in research and development are necessary, and researchers in hospitals and universities really want them.
In fact, a number of Quebec groups have applied for funds to the secretariat of the acting governing council for research institutes.
The Bloc Quebecois supports increased investment in research, including health research. As my colleague pointed out, 60% of all biomedical research in Canada is done through pharmaceutical companies located in Quebec.
It goes without saying that we are behind them, and we agree that they should get investments and funds from the government to bring their research to fruition.