Thank you, Mr. Chair.
In principle, I'm in favour of the motion, but I'm torn. The Parliamentary Budget Officer should report to the Committee on Finance. Since we do have a financial responsibility, I do not agree with approving an amount of $2.7 million when we have never received an analysis of how this money would be spent. The Parliamentary Budget Officer has never appeared before us to talk about how he intends to use this money.
Why should we approve the amount of $2.7 million? Perhaps we should be asking for a much higher amount, or a much lower amount. During this time of economic crisis, we should be more responsible, rather than simply adopting a motion that would approve the earmarking of $2.7 million.