Mr. Speaker, we have learned that there are no more funds in the federal program to assist maple syrup producers restore their operations following the ice storm. This will force the closure of a number of work sites and the layoff of 300 workers.
However, three weeks ago, the Minister of Human Resources Development announced an additional $5 million to help victims, which we have yet to see.
Will the Minister of Human Resources Development confirm this information and tell us where he put the extra $5 million, whose whereabouts remain a secret?