Government Operations committee  We also have to agree on the purpose of a port. If it is used for fishing on Sunday afternoons, it's hard to justify millions of dollars for that.

Government Operations committee  The calculation of the amount we remit does not just include repairs. We also grant money to future owners and we do a calculation spread over a number of years, including the operating expenses they will have to incur. However, there are ports—I don't want to name one in particular—that haven't seen any boats for 10 years.

Government Operations committee  I can assure you that the funding is still there. And even if the funds haven't been spent and the temptation to use the funds elsewhere is sometimes great, we maintain that budget in the event there are opportunities for partnerships with the municipalities.

Government Operations committee  There is a major fund for small craft harbours, but in a particular context, divestiture. It is interesting that the question was asked this morning with regard to Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, because these are the two provinces that have not availed themselves of existing programs.

Government Operations committee  So there is significant funding.