Reflecting on what's happened in Canada over the last 20 years, the sound way to move forward would be to recognize that we need a science advisory capacity embodied in a science advisor and also in a council, which can provide a different kind of advice.
I think the other recognition we have to make is that there are other key elements. One element is that the government at the highest level has to have science as a high priority in the country so that it can be seen that way. If that's lagging, it won't help.
The other thing is that the science advisory capacity that is brought to bear by the national science advisor should be embedded in the system and welcomed not just as an appendage. It should be part of a team working towards this, and working with Parliament as well as with the government. I know this is very much along the lines of what Mr. Rajotte has suggested.