Madam Speaker, it is interesting to listen to my colleague across the way denigrate the major investments we have made in education, research and commercialization. I want to read a couple of quotes that people from the university environment have made.
From the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, the chair, the president of UBC, said:
In the face of tough fiscal choices, the government showed leadership by continuing its investments in research, innovation, research infrastructure and university-private sector collaborations...These investments will build a stronger future for our society and economy.
Paul Davidson, the president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, said:
The budget provides new opportunities for talented graduate students to gain research experiences in companies across Canada...We’re also pleased the budget recognizes the importance of deepening international education and research linkages.
This is feedback from people who are actually doing that research, directing it and benefiting by it. How can NDP members say that they have such great knowledge about the research that is being done when people like this are applauding the government—