Mr. Speaker, for the time frame identified, there were no declarations of conflict, potential perceptions of conflict, abstentions or recusals of the strategic science fund's steering committee members or delegates.
The purpose of the strategic science fund steering committee is to provide strategic oversight in the design and delivery of the program. The steering committee affirms the robustness and credibility of the review process and confirms that the appropriate level of due diligence was conducted. The strategic science fund steering committee does not make funding decisions. Funding decisions for the strategic science fund are made by the ministers of industry and health, informed by the advice of an independent expert advisory panel.