Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister.
There are grave concerns across the country about the allocation formula that is in place for the new 21st century research chairs to be included in next week's budget.
In the formula, only 2% or 40 of the 2,000 chairs will be allocated to the Atlantic region. Will the Prime Minister assure the House that these much needed chairs will be distributed in a fair and even manner so as not to further disadvantage small and medium size universities in Canada?