Mr. Chair, I thank the member for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour also for his comments. On a related subject, I know the member has been very much involved with the post-secondary initiatives and the post-secondary education caucus. He understands the question of how much effort has been deployed by the federal government in investing in research in Canada, in the universities and in the private sector and ensuring that there has been collaboration between the private sector and the universities.
The member made a great presentation about the drug for ulcers that was developed in Australia. He understands the role that can be played by the research field. Has he any thoughts on the question of research in pharmaceuticals in Canada?