Mr. Kennedy, this isn't the first time you've moved to debate the infrastructure issue here. However, the program was negotiated with the Quebec government barely a month ago. The conditions are not yet known. It isn't just the federal government's responsibility, but also that of the Quebec government. In my opinion, debating this matter in this committee while excluding Quebec is out of the question. I couldn't talk about any issue in view of the fact that they're not yet ready in Quebec.
As for the other Canadian provinces, I can understand why you wanted to discuss the infrastructure question immediately. That might be possible in a month and a half, once all the conditions are known, but they aren't all known in Quebec. Furthermore, the Quebec government has a share of the responsibility. I can't support your motion, not because I don't want to, but because I am unable to discuss it for Quebec at this time. However, I understand why you are impatient. You should check with your Quebec members and the Quebec government. The Quebec municipalities don't even know the program or barely know it. So I am simply forced to vote against this motion. It's too soon for us.