I don't really think I'm in a position to be getting into the details of when I spoke to my minister or not. As a deputy minister, I think most members understand that my advice to the minister is confidential. I can speak in general terms.
We inform the minister of and discuss transactions with the minister. This is a very thorough multidepartmental process. That process was followed in this case. It was longer than the 45-day period, because we certainly became aware of it in the fall, before any official notification. With regard to the threshold for a formal decision of the government, that decision is made by the cabinet, and it is only undertaken if it is found that there's a possible risk to national security. As is obvious in this case, that risk was not found.