I think any effort to raise the visibility of a program in this context would be a good thing, but to be honest, I don't think listing it as a priority would influence Treasury Board beyond how they're already influenced. They know this program is underfunded in many respects, and having it listed as a departmental priority, we still would have to go through the normal process for acquiring new funds, and the fact that it's highlighted in the report on plans and priorities would not be a major factor in their consideration.
On May 29th, 2007. See this statement in context.