I will speak in English because I want to be very precise.
On infrastructure funds, there are moneys available that can flow immediately to help with start-up costs. Then the municipalities, through their provinces, submit invoices, which we have committed to paying within 30 days.
I would be very happy to receive any concerns you have about any municipal project. If there is a single one where the invoices haven't been paid within 30 days, if you could bring it to my attention, we'll ensure that it's completely rectified.
To date I have not seen a single municipality that has invoiced us, as there is always a desire to get the cheque up front for the whole amount. We heard that concern, and that's why we responded with the gas tax transfer. This year we doubled it, and we front-end loaded half of that in April instead of July, so they would have immediate cash in their hands. And the rest of the invoices we committed to pay within 30 days. If you can name for me a single municipality that hasn't been paid, we will see that it is dealt with immediately.
I am told by my officials that the Province of Quebec has not submitted a claim for reimbursement under the stimulus fund to date, and because
the Government of Quebec is responsible for the municipalities, that is who we have to work with. As soon as we receive an invoice from the Government of Quebec, it will be paid in 30 days. That is very important.