In fact, as I indicated, there is money available for many of these initiatives. The budget and the economic action plan in fact indicate a number of initiatives that we want to undertake in respect of federal infrastructure. The member is correct in saying that many of these have already been assessed, and especially in the area of federal jurisdiction, where it's not dependent upon provincial or municipal concurrence or contributions, we could move on a more timely basis. For example, the economic action plan speaks about the improved rail system for $141 million, the Trans-Canada Highway for $20 million, and federal bridges for $43 million. I've mentioned the small craft harbours and the repair and restoration of federal buildings for $158 million. In fact, in the economic action plan there's approximately $383 million identified in this fiscal year for federal-alone projects--that is, projects falling within federal jurisdiction.
On March 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.