Let me just say as I begin that in the time since 1962, Canada has been a leader in satellite technology. That is clear. The history is well documented.
To be fair, in your question you suggested that the Government of Canada is contemplating a sale. That is not the case; the proposed transaction in question involves MDA in a transaction involving ATK.
I am required, as the Minister of Industry, to evaluate that proposed transaction under the Investment Canada Act; the Minister of Industry has the responsibility to make a decision on whether any such transaction has net benefits to Canada and to approve or deny the transaction on that basis.
I've indicated simply that this is before me in my responsibility as a minister, and I intend to discharge that responsibility to the best of my ability and to ensure that the interests of Canadians, as measured through the net benefit test, are fully respected.