I think what we have to keep in mind is that for companies to be strong in export markets, most of the time they have to be strong at home. I think some of the programs that the federal government has are fantastic, like the BCIP, which helps launch new technologies. The next phase of that program has not been implemented—I don't know if there is a second phase—but if you could take BCIPs, these leading-edge technologies that have been proven by the demonstration program with DPW, and make those standing offers so that other government departments across the country could have access to them at those prices, that would be phenomenal in building a solid base here in Canada. I think most SMEs have a lot of trouble dealing with groups like SDTC. You don't have the manpower to manage the kind of applications and time-consuming effort that's required for an SDTC.
There was another comment earlier about product development. NRC-IRAP is the best program for obtaining financial support for new product development, but I think they have limited funds. When it comes to SMEs it's a gruelling experience. I think it should be expanded.