Government Operations committee  Okay.

Government Operations committee  We are asking for $1 million for Mr. Elcock's budget.

Government Operations committee  Six people work in his office.

Government Operations committee  No. At the beginning of the year, there was nothing in the budget. This is the budget for the whole year.

Government Operations committee  There was money last year to cover the operating expenses from September to March. Now we are asking for money from April to March this year.

Government Operations committee  That is correct. At the moment, we are reallocating funds internally so that we can pay him until we get funding for the organization.

Government Operations committee  We have always felt that, with a central coordinator, we maximize the efficiency of our horizontal initiatives. In so doing, we sometimes avoid the duplication you find in some departments. It makes sure that the message is clear for everyone involved. As a result, the work that goes on is much more harmonized.

Government Operations committee  I don't have the French version.

Government Operations committee  This is the total amount for the entire initiative that I mentioned in my opening statement. The amount of $11,620,963 is for the eight items I mentioned: the Cohen commission, Mr. Elcock, and all the rest. Those initiatives combined give a net total of $11,620,963.

Government Operations committee  --a portion. It's over three years, so it's $5.7 million in total, and it's 5% of our budget.

Government Operations committee  The total exercise generated a 5% reduction in our budget.

Government Operations committee  Again, they're preparing...they're working on—

Government Operations committee  They're doing all the preliminary work, preparing a code.... I think they're working on a code for when appointments are being made--

Government Operations committee  Yes, but--

Government Operations committee  It's basically the secretariat. It's a couple of employees.