Finance committee  Sorry; do you mean since the program, over the past 10 years?

Finance committee  Yes, sir. I can tell you with certainty that on the date of April 7, I had an introductory phone call for the first time with Minister Ng. She represents the home riding that WE Charity started in, Thornhill. On that call, she expressed the desire to help young people start small

Finance committee  We will get that to you, sir. I can say with certainty that since January, we've had conversations with Minister Ng, Minister Chagger and Minister Morneau. For contact prior to that point, I would have to do a more extensive search.

Finance committee  I'm happy to confirm that. Ms. Wernick sent me an email. She had previously been to our offices three years ago. We've had multiple ESDC partnerships over the years. She's very familiar with our work. She asked for an urgent phone call and in that phone call she outlined the id

Finance committee  That is correct. Ms. Wernick provided the policy objectives, and we fulfilled them through the proposal.

Finance committee  Yes, we did. If I may clarify, it was a greater amount than the cost of his trip, but he based it on what conceivably a trip like that would have cost. I just want to correct a bit of the public record on that. WE Charity did not spend that to host him, but we did receive the c

Finance committee  Sir, I'm happy to speak to that question. It was in regard to the fact that the Prime Minister had announced $200 million for funding supporting organizations across Canada for national celebrations for Canada 150. Canadian Heritage was the group that we engaged with. We submitt

Finance committee  Sir, if I may respond—

Finance committee  I can say with certainty that neither Marc nor I has ever, in 25 years, received a phone call from the Prime Minister on this topic.

Finance committee  In fact, when people—

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. We understand the politically sensitive nature of the moment, but typically when people say that Heritage Canada, the Prime Minister, in the midst of a moment on Canada's 150th anniversary, has invited you to engage, it was in relation to the fact that the

Finance committee  Mr. Chair—

Finance committee  —we're happy to be here for four hours, but—

Finance committee  Sir, with great respect, we—

Finance committee  I'd be happy to answer any question with the appropriate time. Would you repeat your question?