Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Good afternoon, Minister. Good afternoon, gentlemen.
Your document on transfer payments shows that the figures are relatively stable for urban transportation demonstration programs. The year before, the budget was $19 million, and this has been increased to $21 million. At the moment, we know that all the major studies are reviewing various urban transportation options. They are looking at LRTs, trams and commuter trains. It is apparent that all the major cities in Canada feel a need to improve their transportation systems. The problem cannot be dealt with just by building highways and bridges. The program described in this budget item must support various urban transportation options.
Why is the government not taking more advantage of this initiative and investing more in similar programs, which would showcase the urban transportation options available to municipalities?