They are again distinct, so the request for sole-source may arise in those circumstances that I've described. We look very carefully at the government contracting regulations, and again, because our default is competition, if there's any other supplier out there that can offer the business solution.... We also look very carefully at client departments' requirements to make sure they're not overly tailored to one supplier. So there is a really robust challenge function in Public Services and Procurement Canada, again to default to competition, because in our view that maximizes choice and innovation, as well as providing best value for government.
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