Jacques Gourde at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.

February 10th, 2009 / 11:45 a.m.

Conservative

Jacques Gourde Conservative Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC

Thank you, Mr. Girard.

My next question goes to the Privy Council Office.

The figures announced in the budget for infrastructure projects assume that provinces and territories will contribute to these various stimulus programs.

Were the provinces and territories consulted to see if they have the wherewithal to participate in these infrastructure projects?

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