Thank you for your question. I think that's a scenario being faced not just in Ontario but other provinces as well, where intake processes haven't opened up for even the current federal infrastructure programs.
It means nothing is happening. It means there is a stall, and that's very frustrating obviously for cities and communities across the country that are trying to make these investments in communities, and in Canadians in their communities. It's critically important that these programs and intake processes be opened, and that we move forward in a timely way so that the work can move forward, and that we don't miss construction seasons moving forward.
I'll use the opportunity of your question to again underline the merits of an approach like the gas tax fund: the difference between an allocation-based model and an application-based model, which is fraught with challenges that usually result in delays and get caught up in this kind of a dynamic. Again, there's a strong push from FCM and our members to continue to invest and double down on direct allocation models, because it's as direct as it gets, and we're able to move that and turn it around pretty quickly.