To answer this question, I would bring it back to the program objectives, and I would bring it back in terms of how we are achieving those objectives.
Through the various projects that we have funded, we can really demonstrate that we've improved the flow of goods and people and make sure that this is done in a very efficient and cost-effective manner.
Also, we recognize the importance of trade to the Canadian economy. I think this program was really designed and seeks to increase the flow of trade within Canada but also between Canada and other nations. This was something that was acknowledged in terms of the importance of the program in terms of its contribution to the GDP and its contribution to the economy.
We are estimating that, through this program, we're going to create approximately 95,000 jobs.
I think it really underscores our reputation as a valued trading partner when you can have that reliability and that predictability in terms of the movement of goods.
It's also important to underscore that the program is really helping to ensure that our supply chain is able to withstand the impacts of climate change. It's really important to make those investments to have that predictability and that fluidity, but we also have to position our supply chain and our transportation system to be able to adopt new technology and really seize those opportunities to make sure it is a modern and efficient system.
The last thing I would say is that, through targeted calls and investments, we've really acknowledged the unique needs that are encountered in the transportation system in Canada's Arctic and Canada's north. We've made some strategic investments there to make sure that they're able to participate in and benefit from Canada's transportation system.