Mr. Speaker, I appreciate this question from the hon. member, because it gives me the opportunity to read a few more quotes from Canadian researchers.
The chair of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, Amit Chakma, said:
The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities...congratulates the Government of Canada on its 2014 budget and the significant investment of $1.5 billion...for the new Canada First Research Excellence Fund.
The president and vice-chancellor of UBC, Stephen Toope, said:
I applaud the federal government's decision to spur greater Canadian leadership in global research and innovation....