Government Operations committee  We received an email, which I mentioned earlier on. Public Works will establish a business plan by the end of March. It is a business plan that will contain no real data, that follows up on consultations that were really very general presentations. At that time, the business plan in question will have to be sent in.

Government Operations committee  Yes, we tried to open a dialogue. There were several attempts from our side. On the surface of it, one might believe that Public Works is interested in a dialogue. At the outset, that would seem to be the case, but as we continue, we quickly realize that the solution has already been determined, for example with shared services.

Government Operations committee  It has already been decided. Therefore, the dialogue appears to us to be more of a public relations exercise at that point in time.

Government Operations committee  Yes. There was a presentation and a consultation, but with very little hard information. It was a PowerPoint presentation with words here and there. On the other hand, there were no real figures, no real solutions to the problem we were trying to solve. During the consultation process, we were asked to suggest solutions.

Government Operations committee  It has passed. It was in mid-February.

Government Operations committee  The consultation took place. It was a 45-minute presentation. Each industry, each group, had 45 minutes. However, you must understand that it is very difficult to define the problem. If you cannot define the problem, it is hard to propose a solution.

Government Operations committee  You are absolutely right, this has nothing to do with today's discussions.

Government Operations committee  It is clear to us that certain senior officials at Public Works will continue in the direction they have started in. There are four projects worth over $1 billion each over a period of eight to 20 years, which amounts to over $80 billion. This is twice the amount of the economic stimulus plan.