That is an interesting question, sir.
The NRC enters into different types of contracts with the Canadian industry. There are fee-for-service payment arrangements where industry officials approach us, use our infrastructures and then leave. There are also research projects that are carried out with industry people. In such cases, we share the risk and often, the technology developed, with the industry.
Improving the competitive position of Canadian companies is of paramount importance to us. Much of what we do for Canadian industry is confidential, in that it provides a clear competitive advantage to the industry. When we work with large companies, we transfer technology to them. When these companies find success after collaborating with the NRC, the Canadian economy benefits in general by virtue of the more competitive market position that these companies enjoy. These companies go on to hire people, turn a profit and pay taxes which flow back into the government's coffers.