In response, I also think the question was rather thoughtful from the Bloc Québécois representative on the committee: are we just to take the federal government's word for it? We're sending a substantial amount of information--on the web, and here today, and to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
I would encourage each member of the committee, whether the chair or another, to sit down with the mayor of their municipality. Sit down with Mayor Miller and ask him how the relationship has been. Sit down with the provincial minister of infrastructure and ask him about the relationship and get specific on-the-ground progress reports. I think that would be of great benefit to you.
I would encourage my friend Mr. Martin to sit down with Ron Lemieux or Greg Selinger in Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg. Ask them how it has gone. I could go on to each member of the committee.
I think there has been a pretty good partnership, and that's a significant check to ensure that taxpayers' dollars are spent wisely and well.