Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
I would also like to thank our guests, who, as always, are utterly reliable.
I will concentrate on section 4 of the Public Accounts of Canada, volume II, which deals with the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. What I find interesting is that there are amounts attached to several programs. The report gives an overview of the development of communities, special intervention measures, the competitiveness of companies, infrastructure, and so on.
If you look at the total, you will see that a certain amount was authorized. However, there is a $50-million gap between that amount and the amount spent. You will find this at point 4.5.
I have a question. Since I am a member from Quebec, I am sure that we could have found a way to spend that money. Our communities certainly need funding, be it for jobs or infrastructure.
Why was the money not used for... Did the government not find anything to spend it on? Was there an accounting mistake? Can you please shed some light on this matter?