Right, but that was a really roundabout way of getting to the answer to my question. I'm just trying to make it very clear for anybody who is watching this committee that 24 Sussex and any renovations that take place there will ultimately end up being funded by the taxpayer.
When you take a look at the fact that the National Capital Commission issued warnings to the government that delays would have disastrous effects, I think it behooves the government to act responsibly and to make decisions in a timely way to mitigate those disastrous effects and to just be up front and honest with Canadians about who owns this property, ultimately, and who will end up footing the bill should the decision be made to renovate 24 Sussex.
I'm just going to put it out on the record that I really appreciate our historical buildings. I'm sitting on the long-term vision and planning group for the renovation that is taking place at Centre Block. I am pleased that we are working so hard to maintain the historical aspects of our parliamentary precinct. I am in no way making a statement of judgment on what should happen with 24 Sussex, but stories are now—