I'd like to add something. Like the provinces, municipalities are the federal government's partners in the economic recovery. Globalization and population demographics are forcing our communities to make themselves more appealing places to live. We want to attract the young families who will form the succession for our businesses. There is absolutely no question that we need to diversify our services.
Since 2008, we have invested heavily. In Rimouski, a town of 50,000 people, we've invested $60 million in waterworks and sewer systems. We aren't asking the government for more funding; we are simply asking for the recognition that local governments are in the best position to make a difference. As long as we are adhering to the government's environmental standards, we should be left alone to implement our priorities.