If the product were to flop, the taxpayers would still be safeguarded under that one.
Finally, for projects presented by Canadian subsidiaries, repayment is guaranteed by the larger affiliated companies or the parent companies in the United States. That's a significant safeguard.
The report notes that Industry Canada monitors these funded projects.
Mr. Berthelette, I want to return to appendix A. You mentioned something here, and I'd like your comment on this. In the planning, with regard to minimum requirements, you've laid out here in bullet number 2 that:
Use of public funds is minimized, as required by the circumstances, and adequate compensation is obtained for the risks taken. Public assistance is not a substitute for greater concessions by stakeholders.
Is that the Government of Canada's advice, or is that your advice to the Government of Canada when it approaches planning?