But we're having to go to other departments to look for questions, so we thank you for the thorough effort you have given to the presentation today.
I want to talk to you a bit about the Federal Accountability Act and its implication for foundations, and the grants and contributions that the federal government gives out. Obviously there's a real effort to move forward to ensure we're getting value for money.
My constituents have been specifically concerned about this for a number of years. There has really been this sense that the federal government dished out money. People at the grassroots level often find that there are federal contributions for which they don't necessarily get value. They're given to foundations, arm's-length agencies, or non-profit organizations, and sometimes it really frustrates taxpayers when they see these moneys being spent frivolously.
I'm wondering how you, as Minister, will ensure that there is value for money in these different capacities.