Thank you for your question, sir.
As to science and technology, my colleague Ms. Desmartis manages the innovation component of the defence policy, which is known as IDEeS. Canada has ties with NATO and is already involved in smart defence initiatives. We are trying to innovate in different areas.
The $1.6 billion will be used for initiatives not only in Canada. It will also allow us to share our knowledge and talk about our approach. In addition, there are other innovation programs within the federal government, such as those for which our colleagues at ISED are responsible.
You also touched on contracts. The new policy will give us greater procurement powers. We will be able to award contracts of up to $5 million, which account for over 90% of the contracts we award every year. That will afford us greater flexibility in our approach to innovation and in other areas such as information technology, which has been discussed.