If I look at this article from 2002 by Mr. Harper, the Prime Minister, he clearly spoke about the plans for dismantling all regional economic development agencies like WD, ACOA, and others.
I can submit this article, Mr. Chair. It clearly states his intentions.
When I look at the way the core spending budget for WD and other agencies is cut systematically every year, it seems that the Prime Minister's vendetta has been brought into action through your department and others.
Would you like to comment on that?