Mr. Speaker, on the second day that I was minister in this portfolio, I indicated that there was a freeze on future sponsorship activities until I was in a position to examine the criteria for the programs and examine if all the projects were in compliance with those criteria. That review by me, which began immediately upon my taking office, has been proceeding.
In the meantime there have been representations from virtually every party in the House to find a means to restart the programs so the community organizations are not disadvantaged.