This was a discrete project, which would have involved primarily one company. It was a competitive contract that was awarded. The company was paid for the work that they had done. The technology was advanced, and the science continues.
Yes, it was a difficult decision. It does, however, happen sometimes. There are other projects that the Canadian Space Agency has had to stop. In the current context, as I mentioned, it was in the context of an expenditure review as well.
