Mr. Chair, to be helpful, it's probably best to ask this of SDTC or ISED to get a specific answer.
Because SDTC was established under its own legislation and set up as a foundation, I'm not certain whether the Financial Administration Act directly applies to SDTC and its activities. That is something that would be best addressed by experts in the department who could talk about it.
I know the Financial Administration Act applies to the National Research Council.