As you have pointed out and as the minister before you pointed out, the intent is that the moneys included in this budget be spent now, or as soon as possible, so that we might be able to stimulate the economy, as you have spoken about. If the $3 billion were not included in this vote, would the government have the same ability to expedite the spending initiatives within the budget in the short term?
On March 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.