Health committee  If you look at the investment in research and innovation in any of our areas across this country, you will see an enormous return on investment through a variety of things. As part of ACAHO, we've done these studies across Canada to look at the impacts of that investment in research and innovation.

Health committee  Perhaps I'll start, and my sidekick Chris might jump in. It's safe to say we do need an infusion of cash or some investment in this particular area—infrastructure, in terms of the people on the ground with the expertise who can help with commercialization, with developing that whole thing.

Health committee  It would be both, actually, people with that knowledge to make it happen and also the capital equipment to move that forward. Chris, do you want to jump in?

Health committee  Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting ACAHO to contribute to this important discussion. As noted, my name is Chris Power. I'm the president and CEO of Capital District Health Authority in Halifax and chair of the ACAHO board. I began my health care journey as a nurse. I'm delighted to share the time allotted here today with my colleague, Dr.