I'm saying both options are available, Mr. Green. The minister has that prerogative under the new statute, but universities and the Government of Canada could also ensure that in their funding contracts, they have the commercial rights available to them to make sure they own the IP that has been jointly developed, or to ensure they receive the payout of funding, either prior to closing or before closing.
Actually, I want to address one more point you raised earlier—because I think we left it hanging—on the acquisition of small tech companies. There are other government bodies that review those transactions or could review those transactions. The Competition Bureau does have jurisdiction to review takeovers of small businesses, and there is a consultation process under way to look at changes to the Competition Act that may address some of the concerns you raised in your questions. If this committee convenes a session on Competition Act reform, those are some of the topics you may wish to raise there.