Mr. Speaker, this week Brock University received a significant investment from the federal government for three Canada research chairs. This is good news not only for St. Catharines and the Niagara region, but also for the future of science and technology in our country.
Dr. Vincenzo De Luca, Dr. Ping Liang and Dr. Cheryl McCormick are all experts in their fields of study and will no doubt further our knowledge and understanding of the world around us.
Brock University has also proposed the Niagara Health and Biosciences Research Complex. This complex will use biotechnology to advance human health and diversify the economic base of the region. This funding announcement reiterates our government's recognition of the key role of science and technology in our society.
This is why upon forming government in 2006, we introduced our strategy entitled “Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage”. This strategy is promoting and harnessing scientific innovation in our country and is strengthening our competitive advantage.
This government is committed to supporting this industry so that it is good for scientists, good for our economy and good for Canadians.