Mr. Speaker, in all honesty I believe $160 million a year which DIPP currently has is adequate to support a program of defence conversion.
I would like to point out as well to the hon. member that since this government was elected we have approved 41 DIPP applications. Of those, 39 were for civilian or dual use purposes. This in effect demonstrates that a defence conversion program is operating.
It is time the hon. member recognized the important contribution DIPP is making to firms across Canada, particularly in Quebec. Pratt & Whitney, Canadair and others have benefited in great measure by this government's program.