Marianne Dandurand

Thank you, Mr. Charuest. I'm going to follow up with you, because what I'm hearing is really a desire to reconnect with both the university sector and the college sector, given that you're in the professional sector. You're talking about the industry, which is also present, and you mentioned Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research centre. minister In committee, thetalked about his desire to [more]

Thank you so much. It's very interesting to hear about PIC and the example it sets. I think that your funding comes from ISED, and you're a cluster with a lot of innovation. I'd like to hear more about your results. Where is the money coming from, how does it work and how could it set an example for AAFC as we are looking forward on how to do research in the future?

Thank you very much. Mr. Charuest, I'd like to start by giving you the opportunity to conclude your opening remarks.

C‑268 moved for leave to introduce Bill, an act respecting the spectrum policy framework for Canada. She said: Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a bill to improve cellular connectivity in rural areas and on numbered roads. For me, connecting rural areas is a matter of public safety, economic development and fairness, quite simply. Contrary to what some official maps might say, many areas in [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am really proud of the many women in the Eastern Townships who are making a difference in many areas of their community. In honour of International Women's Day, I would like to share some of their contributions. The first person who comes to mind is Annie Faucher, a city councillor in Sherbrooke. Annie is an accomplished entrepreneur who became an elected municipal official and [more]

Thank you so much. That was very relevant. I'd like to turn to Madame Sunstrum. In your opening remarks, you referenced talent and the preservation of talent. I understand that AI is going to be very interesting in the future, but I don't think it can replace people. What role should federal policy play in strengthening agritech talent?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. The subject is sensitive enough that I would prefer to speak French. It will be much easier for me to address you in French. There is a research centre in my rural riding: the Lennoxville research centre, with a particular focus on the dairy and beef sectors. Fodder is also an absolute necessity—it's very important. I fully understand the benefits that a research [more]