This is the first time the program has been included in the main estimates. Over the next five years, the program will receive contributions in the amount of $5 million, or $1 million per year. The program was launched and announced in late winter. However, I would not be able to tell you how many applications were submitted.
All federal programs launched before March 31 have been advertised. For the first time in our new policy framework, we wanted to make sure that there truly was a transition, that all our programs were continuing and that the new programs were announced in advance.