Thank you for your question. The 2011-2012 Main Estimates show a decrease in certain investments because of the gradual decrease in initiatives in Canada's economic action plan, indeed, the ones that have helped stimulate our economy over the past two years. That was our goal.
Although the first phase of the economic action plan is drawing to a close, our government remains more determined than ever to respond to the priorities of Canadians. That's why, throughout the first phase, we consulted citizens through their provincial and territorial, and municipal governments to determine the priorities of the communities.
By the same token, we are in the process of implementing the second phase of the plan to continue stabilizing our economy, creating jobs and helping Canadians and their families in their efforts to improve their personal situation.
Our government will continue to invest public funds in a relevant, reasonable and responsible way as part of the second phase of the economic action plan. The Main Estimates show a net increase of $317 million in funding that will come from Infrastructure Canada, for example, as part of the Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component, through which we will continue to create jobs across the country, as well as make relevant investments in our communities that will prove to be beneficial over the long term.