The 65 per cent figure in relation to the indirect costs of research was set by an interministerial committee of the Government of Quebec composed of representatives of the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sport, the Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Exports, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The amount was calculated based on practices in the United States and data provided by the Ministry with respect to current infrastructure maintenance costs.
On September 27th, 2006. See this statement in context.