Mr. Speaker, membership certainly does have its privileges. In Kenora—Rainy River donations and hard work for the Liberal Party result in Club L points, redeemable for grants and contributions from HRD Canada.
Rick Smit is president of the Indian Affairs minister's riding association, a good worker and a campaign donor. He received federal loans for $150,000, which exceeded the limits by $25,000.
Can the minister explain why Mr. Smit got $25,000 more than the rules allowed?