Yes. The fact that there are 3,000 projects does not frighten me. I have a student who analyzes all of the initiatives in every budget, and there are more than 100 of them in the 2009 budget. So the number of projects is not the only major factor. I know this is difficult and that it represents a lot of money, $4 billion no less. Then, when you add in the money invested by the provinces and the municipalities...
It is important to follow the distribution of expenses under the program. I believe it takes place in the fall. Also, if you compare the level of transparency of the program with the level in the United States, you will notice that, for Infrastructure Canada's projects, the government made a commitment during the fall to provide parliamentarians with information on the kinds of projects and all of the expenses involved. It is more than simply information about a commitment.