It is not a matter of the money already being spent. Of the $4 billion, $3.3 billion have already been committed for projects. There are $700 million left to complete and approve projects. For example, in Quebec, all of the PRECO programs have cost the federal government $350 million, with Quebec contributing another $350 million. Not all of the programs have been approved at this point. We are still reviewing and approving projects submitted by municipalities in Quebec.
On November 24th, 2009. See this statement in context.