Mr. Speaker, first and foremost, let us understand that the moneys we invest go to communities and individuals, and they make a difference in the lives of those individuals and those communities.
We know that on that side of the House they do not accept that the federal government can have a role at the local level. But on this side of the House we know how important these loans and contributions are. That is why we are working hard to build a stronger foundation for this program.