All right.
The county of Leduc, in 2005, wrote that the current interpretation of the act impacts municipal construction and maintenance works, substantially increasing costs and resulting in delays while documentation and approvals are obtained.
The town council of Millet wrote to your predecessor that dealing with one federal department can result in delays and exorbitant costs; complying with the requirements of two departments could further impede construction projects.
Mr. Minister, as you're aware, the construction in Alberta right now is booming. There's a heated-up economy. Every month that a project is delayed results in increased construction costs.
I'm basically posing this question to you, Mr. Minister. Our government is committed to reducing red tape. I'm wondering what plans your department has to simplify and expedite the approval process so these municipalities can get on with the work they need to do without having to be delayed and absorb those costs.