Thank you very much for that very thoughtful question. I do share your concerns about the plight and challenges of Alberta in particular, and about the impact that has not only on Alberta but on the Canadian economy as a whole. We're seeing the challenges to our GDP, and it's an impact that we all feel, in all parts of the country.
As you know, there are a lot of employees in Ontario and Atlantic Canada who worked in Alberta. It is an issue that is of national importance to us. That is why, recognizing the challenges in that region, we immediately provided a stabilization fund of $250 million to deal with the the direct challenges that Alberta was facing in particular.
As you know, the issue was compounded by Fort McMurray. We worked along with yourself and other colleagues to provide a matching contribution to the Red Cross. As the minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification, I had the opportunity to visit and meet with officials there to get an update, and to continue to make sure that we don't neglect Fort McMurray. We'll focus on how we continue to rebuild that very important community and—