Finance committee  Thank you very much for the question. I think we would certainly agree that there is a great potential in the polytechnic institutions like the one I represent. We are big institutions with tremendously talented students and tremendously talented faculties and we are very close to our industry partners.

Finance committee  In closing, Mr. Chairman, I want to emphasize that Polytechnics Canada is not calling for increased support because of some sense of entitlement. Rather, we are seeking to advance economic development and job creation throughout Canada. Thank you. I look forward to your questions.

Finance committee  Mr. Chair and members of the committee, thank you very much for this opportunity to address you this morning. I'm chair of Polytechnics Canada. Joining me this morning is our CEO, Nobina Robinson. In my other day job, I'm president of Humber Institute of Technology in Toronto. Those of you flying in and out of Pearson on final approach to the north runway will see me down on the north side of the plane about 50 feet above you.