Okay.
I don't want to dispute the quantum. I know that we've put in $1 billion. There are a lot of projects out there, and we funded the gateway council. Minister Emerson was basically responsible for that. Clearly, you asked him the question; you didn't ask me the question in the House. I think he can respond to that, or I'll make sure you get that information.
Are the projects being delayed? No. The ones being put forward are bought into by the federal government, and when there is involvement with the communities they're there. I've given you examples of some of the projects that are taking place in Vancouver in the lower mainland.
You're absolutely right to indicate that Prince Rupert is a very strategic port. We've moved in that area from phase one, and we're looking at phase two. We are working with the first nations to be able to get that done. I work closely with the Government of British Columbia to make sure that transportation issues related to labour relations are smoothed out. I recall that when I became minister, one of the outstanding issues was the problem my predecessor had left me of the trucking dispute in the Vancouver port. We were able to settle that.
As we're moving forward, both your party and our party see that it is extremely important--and we firmly believe this--to make sure we capitalize as much as possible on the growth that is coming over the next several years. There are challenges, and clearly we've identified and tackled them. We've put in the money that is required to be able to go forward.
The Prime Minister, Minister Emerson, and I concluded an agreement with the B.C. premier. There was an announcement on the gateway strategy. As I recall, Premier Campbell was very supportive of the initiative.