We have not made that request; however, it is clear to us that there are four pillars to support the research environment: the direct cost is one of them, and that's through the granting councils; the indirect cost, of course, the equipment; major facilities, which are supported through CFI; and also people, and the program of the CRC is one that has helped us. We also have programs within NSERC to support people. A lot of our moneys in fact go to support people.
On September 26th, 2006. See this statement in context.