Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to ask a question of Mr. Mulcair in order to better understand the substance and the impact of this amendment.
From what I understand from Mr. Mulcair's presentation, the Minister of Finance prides himself on making an impact on the economy implying the commitment of parties such as the provinces and municipalities, without necessarily being able to ensure the availability of those funds. Moreover, based on past history, the reality will be this: funds will be promised, but at the end of the day, there will not be any impact on the economy. That at least is what I understand.
I would like to know if the passage of the NDP's amendment could mean that the money could be spent without the agreement of the provinces, the municipalities, or any other body with which they have an agreement. If that is the case, I would like to know how, in his opinion, this money might be spent by the federal government in such a way as to respect the various areas of jurisdiction.