I think this subject has come up before, but I really cannot understand how this project could generate savings in the current cycle to eliminate the deficit over the next three years. You're talking about a project with a lifespan of maybe 20 years, and obviously you have to make some up-front investments before you reap the savings. I can accept that if this is done sensibly and intelligently it could ultimately generate savings for Canadian taxpayers. But is there any way these savings could conceivably materialize in the next three years?
On February 1st, 2012. See this statement in context.