Mr. Speaker, this morning the funding arrangements for completing highway 416 were made public at a press conference in North Gower.
The remaining 60-kilometre link to highway 401 is due to be completed before the end of the century. This important link will contribute greatly to our regional economy, as well as make for a safer and more pleasant drive than on the existing road, as my colleague here will attest.
I am very happy to see that the federal and Ontario provincial governments have come to an agreement on this project and that the political wrangling that had surrounded it is now a thing of the past.
The construction of this final section of the highway will create approximately 2,200 jobs and will contribute to our economic growth.
Job creation and economic growth are some of the goals the government set for itself during the last election campaign. This proves that in co-operation with other governments we are living up to our promises.