If you are referring to the new program, the answer is no. The decision regarding the awarding of that money was a decision for the Department and the Minister. It's important to remember the specific parameters that apply. First of all, the community must be involved. The government must not be the only one providing financial support. We don't have a large enough budget for that. There was no committee looking at this. At the Department, our people are involved.
On March 18th, 2010. See this statement in context.