Mr. Chairman, I know we have had activity for either wild life management, or it is in regards to animal rights activists. I think it falls under this section, so since I have a second chance, I would like to take a kick at the can here under contribution in wildlife management. I want to make a comment, and ask some questions in regards to animal rights.
Mr. Chairman, the Minister has commented several times about the importance of his department. I guess that plays in combating the influence of animal rights activists. I am concerned that the commitment to this should not be diminished. Even though, Mr. Chairman, we have been very active, previously, in promoting the fur industry, I share the opinion of my colleague from Nahendeh. It seems as though there is less effort going on in this area, now, than in the past.
I want to follow-up on one initiative that the department undertook before, and that is in relation to a trust fund set up to combat animal rights activists. Now, this established trust fund was to be used to provide financial support to activities aimed at counteracting the impact of the environmental rights groups. To date, I have not heard much, or any further announcement, about this fund. I want to ask the Minister, what is happening with this fund, and where is it reflected in the main estimates?