Mr. Caron, municipalities are local governments. It is crystal clear that when it comes to knowing the needs of local populations, they are certainly in the best position to identify their priorities.
As I said in the beginning, between 2008 and 2014, when we took part in the Building Canada Fund recovery program, in Quebec alone, we invested $30 billion. We accelerated our investments in the aqueduct and sewer service sectors. Today, however, we are lagging behind in other types of services.
The Small Communities Fund lists 14 intervention sectors, but none of them involve sporting, cultural or community facilities. Some of your colleagues around this table have sat on municipal councils. It is clear that the two shovel-ready projects we have presented to you complete the service offer. Their objective is to create attractive living environments that promote an active lifestyle and encourage our young people to get involved in healthy activities.