Canadian Heritage committee  Having a directive from government is absolutely within the purview of the government. Because we're at arm's length, we don't engage in a long dialogue with the government about our understanding of the act. We received the act. We interpreted it when we received it. The government has fulfilled or used its power to give us greater clarity.

Canadian Heritage committee  May I add something?

Canadian Heritage committee  The CMF is independent. It has its own board of directors. It has a contribution agreement with the Department of Canadian Heritage. We say money can be directed to the CMF. We could also direct money to other funds that were created. We do not tell the CMF how it should spend its money, though we are, of course, in touch.