They got something. No matter what size of community or municipality you were, you had access to some dollars. We're very appreciative of the money we've received under the Building Canada fund, but it's an application-based program. It's basically like a lottery: if you got picked, you got picked, and if not.... The needs are all there. With a gas tax, it is long term, predictable funding, and it also allows long-term planning for municipalities.
On October 20th, 2009. See this statement in context.