Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm Simon Kennedy, the deputy at the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. We administer the process, so I can field some of the questions.
Yes, absolutely, intellectual property considerations are certainly something that does get looked at pretty carefully, depending on the transaction and the nature of the transaction. Obviously a transfer of IP can be very sensitive. There could be security implications. That is something that is part and parcel of the work we do and our dealings with our colleagues in the security community.