I have one very quick question, and then I guess we're done here.
But for clarification, Mr. Chair, I never said “shut the member down”.
Mr. Lowry, you received money from the national party and then sent it back to the national party to participate in a regional buy that is perfectly legal. All parties do this.
You testified earlier that if it wasn't for the national advertising that was going on, you may not have received any votes. One of my colleagues opposite is trying to suggest that there was no value for this money, when I believe there is clearly a value. I get a lot of value in my riding when my leader is advertised on TV. The strength of his leadership helps me in my riding.
Do you not believe that there was significant value in this advertising campaign?