Typically we would be speaking to the research and development done by manufacturers in their facilities, generally, and certainly with the support of the academic community. From our relationship with the academic community, we know that the room for centres of excellence is certainly there. As you know, Ontario has some, and other jurisdictions have been looking at it.
The real issue for us is around the risks associated with the development of new technologies, the development of new products, at the manufacturer level, and the fact that often it's done through a collaborative effort, be it with a parent company or other companies. We'd like to see this recognized in programs geared to assist the research and development.
Certainly we would like to see, aside from our recommendations, the development of intellectual capital. Centres where expertise could be concentrated can only be helpful.