Absolutely, and as Dr. Blais mentioned, it really depends on the kind of research we're doing. In terms of the fundamental research we're doing in areas such as quantum and other areas that are technologically sensitive, it's fine for that research to be open, because we're at the very fundamental level. As we move forward towards more applied levels, it's important to have the safeguards in place in order to know who you're partnering with, who's going to have access to that research and who controls the intellectual property.
That kind of reflection is being stimulated by policies that are at the federal level, but ultimately, it is our responsibility at the university level to be applying those principles on a project-by-project level and putting in place the mechanisms to know who we're working with and why, and the kinds of partnerships that are trust-based, as well as the kinds of legal agreements that allow us to be really clear about what we're doing and why and for whom.
