Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you, Mr. Ouellette. If I understood correctly, you would like us to recommend that Treasury Board set aside $500,000 to promote Bill S-3 within federal departments. I understand your point, but from what I have noted in the House of Commons, given our financial situation, the president of Treasury Board will be considering the possibility of cutting $1 billion over the summer, at his chalet I imagine. That is not very encouraging for you, but I do support your association.
I would like to know if, during or after the election campaign, any of the three of you had a conversation, read articles or received promises from the government with respect to the government support for the ARC or Bill S-3. That is my first question.
My second question is on your 2005-2006 report in which you talk about the social economy. I am not sure I understand those words. Does that mean the same thing as promoting Bill S-3? Perhaps the meanings are different, but could you explain that to me? Thank you.