I don't know that it's an official policy, but it's certainly something that seems to naturally occur and be fostered. Part of it is that scientists get trained at universities and then go on to become research scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, so those collaborations come quite naturally.
Also, part of that comes from the research scientists with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who many times will work closely with universities so that they can work with graduate students and train graduate students. We have grad students who are often co-supervised with Ag Canada scientists, whether they're based here or elsewhere. Those students might come here, take their courses and then go back to the station, whether it's in Swift Current or Lethbridge, and do their field research in partnership with an Ag Canada research scientist.
In Summerland, of course, with the opening of the UBC Okanagan campus, that certainly strengthened their university partnerships as well. I did a sabbatical at the Summerland station, so I know that there are some excellent scientists and some excellent collaborations there.