If Minister Prentice wanted my view, I'd try to give it, but I wouldn't claim to be an expert in this area. I have a view from the scientific perspective, but I am not a businessman, so I'm not sure that I'd be the best person to consult on that particular issue. If I were asked, what I would do is pull together a group of experts who were capable of putting together an analysis and assessment of the Canadian Space Agency's program, or the MacDonald Dettwiler situation.
I would emphasize that a national science advisor or chief scientist can't be an expert in everything. I did say that. Therefore, you have to depend on the community to do that. Minister Prentice may feel there are other parts of the community that are capable of giving that advice.