Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The information that the member was referring to can be found on page 2.15. In note 3(vi), you see the two significant transactions that have been referred to. Both of them have to do with the HST.
In the case of B.C., we'd signed an agreement with them to assist them in the harmonization process. Then the decision was to not continue with that track, and therefore there was an amount recoverable. We needed to have assurance that the amount indeed would be coming back. There was agreement that essentially the money would be sent back in five installments, I believe.
One installment has been received, and there are four more to come. Because the amount is clearly accepted as an economic benefit that Canada can draw from in the future, we're able to recognize that full amount in the current year, so that $1.6 billion is recognized as a receivable.
The other one is in relation to Quebec. It's also relating to sales tax harmonization, but it's helping them to modify and amend their processes. The agreement requires that the federal government provide $2.2 billion to the Province of Quebec. As it says right here, the payment will start with the implementation in January of 2013.
It is an accrual that we recognize in the books of the Government of Canada, with the payment to come as the payment will pay out. So it's recognized as a payable.