I appreciated the previous questions coming from my friend from the Bloc, Maxims.
As some of you on committee know, I'm a former city councillor for Hamilton, and I recall the announcement—which is where some of my frustration comes from, quite frankly. I recall the announcement, particularly when it came to one-third/one-third/one-third funding. Big programs would be announced. That would raise the expectations of the residents, but then those would require willing partners in the province and the municipalities. As Mr. Blanchette-Joncas has so aptly described, municipalities, as you know, are able to raise revenues only through property taxes and building permits.
I'm going to take this moment just to—for the benefit of those watching and even for the members of this committee—ask Ms. Gillis to maybe explain the process. An announcement happens. What are the parameters around successful partnerships as they relate to municipalities in particular? As well, what would the typical timeline be from announcement to shovels in the ground, with the understanding that maybe some of these programs need to be, by requirement, shovel-ready?