One television network keeps reporting this, and in fact there was never any money--$60,000--spent on morale boosting. There was $60,000 spent on values and ethics in the public service, which is a big priority for this government, a big priority for leaders within the public service. I think it was money well spent. I think it was shameful that this misrepresentation tried to mischaracterize the judgment of people in the department and me.
On December 4th, 2007. See this statement in context.