Mr. Speaker, I will do that with a great deal of pleasure. Leading Canadian scientists have recommended that the government create a national academy of science to provide third party assessment as well as to represent Canada's scientific community in international discussions.
Today, as we all know, the challenges and opportunities as they relate to science are global in nature. The Canadian academies of science will help Canada draw upon the excellent international network that exists worldwide.
This is a proposal that is part of the government's innovation strategy. When it comes to innovation, we aim for excellence.