Ron Liepert at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

I have one question that I think should be a one-word answer, and then I'd like to turn it back over to my colleague, Mr. Chong.

My question is with respect to the community participation funding program, for which $3.4 million is being requested. I'm looking at the criteria to access these funds. Among the criteria, eligible activities include “funding to reimburse the costs of coordinating, preparing for and participating in engagement activities....”

I'd like you to assure Canadians, Mr. Minister, that not one cent from this program will go to individuals or organizations that act illegally or that encourage illegal activity with respect to the Trans Mountain pipeline or any other energy project.