You said that you were able to increase funding by $2.1 million. How can the agency not be affected by a $67-million funding cut?
I do not think that the situation has improved. Allow me to give you the example of a new program that has been implemented. It is a program that provides a $1,500 rebate to those who buy hybrid cars. The head of this is in Calgary. English-speakers get immediate service when they contact the office, while French-speakers have to wait due to a shortage of French-speaking staff. Yet this is a public service office. I know that you are going to tell me that it is a matter of departmental responsibility. Every time we ask a question, we get told that it is the department's fault.
Please tell me exactly how $2.1 million can help an agency that has just lost, or is about to lose, $6.7 million? How can $2.1 million make a difference when you've lost $6.7 million?