Mr. Speaker, it is interesting to think about the problem with SDTC in the current context. Also, in the context of the election of the president-elect of the United States, how can Canada and Quebec compete economically with the United States? There is a North American context, and there is a context of interdependence in which we must be able to deal with the Chinese market in particular.
I would like my colleague to talk about the importance of a fund like this one for investing in SMEs that build our economy on innovation. I would also like him to talk about the importance of investing in processing strategic critical minerals as they are mined. That is how we can gain a competitive advantage over the United States. We need this type of fund.
I agree that we need to get to the bottom of this matter. There was wrongdoing, poor governance and fraud. However, if the government were to change, would my colleague, as a member of the Conservative caucus, commit to ensuring that money is invested in sustainable development?