Canadian Heritage committee  The review process that we have put into place since this unfortunate situation came up is what we have been focused on up to now. The Privacy Act is an issue that we would need to be very mindful of in looking at the additional sharing of information between departments, but we are—

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, the training that was done on October 27 was done by UNESCO with the special envoy for Holocaust remembrance and combatting anti-Semitism. The definition of anti-Semitism that was used is the definition by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which is the same definition that was adopted as part of Canada's anti-racism strategy.

Canadian Heritage committee  I'm going to turn to my colleague. I am aware that the definition that was used is the IHRA definition for anti-Semitism. I am not sure about the Jerusalem declaration.

Canadian Heritage committee  I am not aware of those concerns that have been raised. We developed, working with UNESCO and the special envoy, the training that was done, but I am not sure if it contains the references you are referring to.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, Madam Chair. Each application is reviewed.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Madam Chair, for the question. There are very well-established procedures that were in place before the financials were looked at and the organization was looked at. Was it a first-time organization? A risk-based, comprehensive review of the applications is done. What this case has brought to light is that while the contract itself was cancelled under the previous system, we wanted to make it much clearer, explicit, that individuals who espoused hate, racism or discrimination would not be eligible for funding.

Canadian Heritage committee  The attestation and the program eligibility requirements that have been strengthened are now in place. All of the active files that were in the system when this was discovered subsequent to Minister Hussen's asking for a pause and a comprehensive review.... All of those agreements have been re-reviewed by program advisers using this new criteria.

Canadian Heritage committee  Madam Chair, I understand. As I said, I agree that it took longer than it needed to. We do not want to be in this situation again, and we have taken steps to ensure that we are not in this situation again. Should we be in this situation again, yes, the minister can terminate it immediately.

Canadian Heritage committee  I would need to get back to you with the precise date.

Canadian Heritage committee  If I am able to.... They may be protected.

Canadian Heritage committee  Okay, thank you.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you for the question. Accountability for this is very important. Ultimately, it was the responsibility of me and Charles. We did ultimately take steps—

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you for the question. I do understand the concerns. I agree with you that we could have moved more quickly. I think in similar circumstances, if we had to be in this situation again, we would move more quickly. We wanted to make sure we had it right. We reviewed the contract—

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Eighty-five did, Madam Chair.