You are right to emphasize this. Public transit includes car pooling and all the types of transit that you could possibly imagine, as well as regional transit. I have in mind the Conseil intermunicipal de transport des Basses Laurentides in Quebec—you are familiar with this organization, directed brilliantly by Mr. Élie Fallu, a former colleague from the National Assembly.
The negotiations and measures we are about to undertake demonstrate that public transit is a priority for this government. In the budget, we provided an amount of $1.3 billion for public transit, as a part of our commitment to further decongestion, reduce greenhouse gases, etc.
We are determined to carry on in this vein. Just like you, I represent a rural riding. When, for instance, someone leaves Maniwaki to see a dentist in Gatineau, this obviously requires some flexibility, there must be a commitment from the Regional County Municipality and other public authorities.
I think that I will be able to help develop public transit with the funds that will be allocated.