During our lengthy questioning with the Kielburgers—I think they have come to two committees, for approximately seven hours, and probably even more than that if I have forgotten a day or two—Marc Kielburger made a statement. I'm going to read verbatim what he stated:
The agreement technically began on May 5. We were working in advance with ESDC, putting in resources to help develop the program. The turnaround time was so tight and we were, of course, so passionate about helping young people at this time, that we got to work right away with the full risk and understanding that if this agreement did not go forward, we would be at the financial risk of doing so. We accepted that risk because we really wanted to help.
Minister, is that comment from Mr. Kielburger your understanding of how the process was undertaken with regard to ESDC in its negotiations and vice versa, in WE's negotiations with ESDC?