You say that you will be able to provide an answer later: might I have it in writing? Could you send me a note with the amounts reinvested by Economic Development Canada and the amounts set aside for the textile industry?
I have another question, Minister, pertaining to the Marquee Tourism Events Program. We are aware that the aim of this program is to support marquee events as well as to attract tourists from around the world.
What exactly are the criteria involved in the granting of this financial assistance? Why has a world-renowned festival like the Francofolies de Montréal not received a grant whereas your department has subsidized a private business, a football team — the Edmonton Eskimos —, that received financial assistance to celebrate the Grey Cup?
There is something quite paradoxical here. I would like to hear your explanation with regard to the criteria. And why has this marquee festival not been supported?