Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll wrap the questions together so that Minister Duncan can use most of her time. I'll make them quick, without a bunch of stuff to add to the importance of it.
On the new scientist situation with regard to muzzling, has there been an internal directive to make sure there is support and understanding that they can speak?
Regarding the new chief science officer, I know there was no money in the estimates for that and I just wonder whether this is going to be created through legislation, to ensure the independence of the new science officer.
Thank you.