We play a very small role where science is concerned. We have small teams. Currently, we are involved in the project to build a research station. We played a coordination role during International Polar Year which is now coming to an end. We rely most heavily on departments that have a scientific mission, notably on Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada, as well as on Canadian universities and colleges and in some cases, on aboriginal organizations that have developed significant scientific capabilities. They are really the ones responsible for doing the work in the field.
On March 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.