I think all departments were given directives around looking for programs to cut. I think most Canadians would find it passing strange that we would cut community funding in an area pertaining to HIV and AIDS when the problems are serious and of deep concern to Canadians, and at the same time you're able to find money for an ad campaign for a war on drugs, which has dubious results according to all who are experienced in this field.
On November 22nd, 2007. See this statement in context.