Mr. Speaker, for Canada to reach its R and D potential target, we need to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and technology. That is the reason I recently announced a $1.4 million initiative entitled PromoScience, an investment in 41 organizations that promote science and engineering among Canada's youth.
I also had the pleasure to participate in the launch of a new teacher's guide and new learning materials as well as a website to encourage young people to participate in this very exciting area.
I believe that these are smart investments--