When he testified earlier, the minister seemed to be saying that with regard to infrastructure, a great deal of money was available. There even seems to be more than what is required by the number of projects submitted. We asked him if he could show some flexibility.
Let me use the example that my colleague used earlier. The mayor of one of the cities in my riding says that he waited before submitting his projects, because the city did not have the necessary funds. Before submitting a project, plans and specifications have to be prepared, and this city waited to do so.
With regard to cities that don't have the money and who cannot borrow from this fund that the minister is putting at their disposal, what will happen? Not all cities are interested in borrowing. Preparing plans and specifications and the time needed before a project is accepted can represent four to six months. What happens in a case like that? Do these cities have to give up their projects?