No. It's not that simple. When we are asked a 20- or 30-second question in the House of Commons, we have 20 or 30 seconds to answer. I had the opportunity to discuss only one or two points, and that was all.
Things will no doubt be difficult for Library and Archives Canada. However, they will probably be able to meet their commitments under their mandate and do what needs to be done.
What I took the time to point out is the fact that online services will be available to Canadians. And that's true; Library and Archives Canada services will be available online. And they will certainly change their approach, their way of doing things.
The process has not begun in 2012 because of our budget. It has taken a few years. So they were already going down that path in terms of policy. That's responsible. That's what we see in the United States. That's what we see in the provinces and in Europe in similar organizations that are going down that path and adopting that type of policy.
I have no doubt that Library and Archives Canada wanted a bigger budget, as did the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and everyone else. However, in reality, decisions must be made.