I know that. We've spent some time on this with the Ethics Commissioner, and it probably doesn't mean anything.
However, you're right that this committee opposed this proposal. Originally you went cap in hand to the Treasury Board—which was Mr. Reid's main criticism—and there is the suggestion that if you happened to be questioning or challenging the Treasury Board, that might prejudice your application for funds. I seem to recall that was a major concern. But it really still exists, doesn't it?