Mr. Pomerleau, I clearly do not entirely share the view you've expressed.
I would like to give you more context. My role as deputy minister is governed by quite clear parameters and is based on two fundamental pillars. The first pillar is executive authority. I give my minister opinions and advice, which he then submits to cabinet, which considers it before making decisions on whether to create or cancel programs and with regard to the terms and conditions that will govern their implementation. The second pillar is the financial resources that are approved by Parliament, by all of you, and which give me that executive authority.