Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am going to try to share my time with my colleague, even if I only have five minutes.
My question deals with central funds allocated by Treasury Board, more specifically vote 35. Public Works and Government Services Canada has an allocation of $100 million to fund infrastructure projects linked to construction, acquisition and maintenance, to undertake work that will support federal investments in infrastructure for the restoration and improvement of accessibility of federally-owned buildings, repairs to federal bridges, and the development of a plan for the Manège militaire in Quebec City.
Despite considerable hesitation surrounding the budget, we supported vote 35, only because we knew that it was necessary to stimulate the economy immediately. We hear all the time that no money has been injected into the economy. There have been announcements and allocations, but no money.
Minister, can you tell us what has been undertaken with this $100 million? Where is the money starting to be spent? What jobs have resulted from that? Don't tell me about announcements or allocations, tell me what is being done now, where, and how many jobs that has created.