Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Perhaps we should have invited the member across the way who was in cabinet at the time the decisions were made. He could've explained why it took so long to make the decisions. We are well aware of the environmental consequences. Because of how much time went by before construction of the new bridge got under way, Montreal is still plagued by tremendous congestion. Greenhouse gases continue to be emitted and the impact on pollution levels is significant. The bridge will alleviate traffic congestion and accommodate a light rail train. Had the decisions been made sooner, it would have cost less and we wouldn't be in this situation. That wraps up my comment.
Now I have a question for Ms. Gillis.
The Auditor General indicated that he had doubts about the December deadline and that it might not be possible to keep costs within budget. How do you respond to the doubts around the bridge being built on time and on budget? Do you think it will be possible?