Perfect.
You're talking about the need for significant investment. We need to view this precisely as an investment in the future. Currently, the federal government's investment is $1 billion over five years. That was in the 2021 Liberal platform. The Bloc Québécois fought in 2023 to ensure the government's commitment was honoured. We're glad to see that's the case today.
Let's examine the government's priorities. For example, according to the organization Environmental Defence, $10 billion a year is sent in subsidies to the oil and gas industries.
Furthermore, the federal deficit exceeds $60 billion. One billion dollars out of the entire federal budget doesn't seem that high to me compared to existing needs.
Do you think the government really makes this a priority?