I have to admit that I haven't looked closely at how that funding is broken down. Again, what I would like to see is a broader conversation that takes into account that question and others, one that would examine how projects are selected. An analysis of how projects are prioritized is needed. What tends to happen—and not just in Canada, mind you—is that projects are prioritized according to parameters that would not necessarily enter into a proper cost-benefit analysis by an economist. Political considerations, for instance, often tend to factor into the mix.
On October 20th, 2014. See this statement in context.