Yes. Some scientists have confused me with the Minister of Finance, perhaps.
As a scientist and a vice-president of research, I lived the Naylor report. I contributed to the fundamental science review. I have been quite candid about my support for increased funding in Canada, because the data are there and because of what I told you earlier in my speech, that research is the ground for developing talent, let alone new information.
Certainly, and I've told this to my colleague scientists, my job is not to be a chief lobbyist in government. I have a very explicit mandate stated in the order in council, and when asked about my advice on specific issues, I will provide it.