Mr. Speaker, with respect to the hon. member's question about the National Research Council and the encouragement of innovation in Canada, our government has a proven track record of action that we have continued through budget 2012. In fact, economic action plan 2012 invests an additional $110 million per year to the industrial research assistance program to better support R and D by small and medium-sized companies.
Economic action plan 2012 also proposes $67 million in 2012-13 to support the NRC in refocusing its efforts toward business-driven, industry-relevant applied research that will help Canadian businesses develop innovative products and services.
Together, these investments will help us create a comprehensive and forward-looking agenda that will deliver high-quality jobs and economic growth. I welcome any ideas the hon. member may have to help us build on our momentum.