Minister, you mentioned British Columbia. I would like to provide you with a quote from your predecessor last year in regard to P3s, public-private partnership projects.
Just this year, as you know, I'm sure the P3 funding for the Port Mann bridge in British Columbia has collapsed. Here is Minister Cannon's quote:
...we are seeking public funds, of course, but we're also seeking a mechanism through which we can leverage private funds to be able to complete it. We have examples. I've noted in my comments the Confederation Bridge, for instance, 30% of which is owned by a pension fund in this country. It is a private initiative whereby there is a leveraging of funds to be able to help and support and sustain new infrastructure in the country. Philosophically speaking, that is the direction and the intent that this government wants to take. We believe that's the right course of action.
Given what we have seen happen with the economy over the last year and what we saw with the Port Mann bridge, in particular, I wondered if you could comment in regard to whether your government still sees this as a viable course of action.