Yes, $6.36 billion was announced by the government between 1997 and 2005. But based on Treasury Board information, it appears that $1.6 billion was spent by 2003-04. Since then, we don't know how much has been spent. And when I say “spent”, I mean that the government disbursed, but some of it was transferred to foundations, and the foundations have not spent all their money yet.
On October 3rd, 2006. See this statement in context.