I decided that we would not have time to negotiate an agreement with each province and territory. However, we will work on this after the budget is passed. We will have the money on April 1 and we will be ready to work in the same way with Quebec. We will be working directly with the two ministers responsible for infrastructure. As regards their plan, an important list of projects is ready. Of course we also have our own interests. As Minister of Transport some projects are a priority for me. We are ready and I hope that we will act very quickly. Chantiers Canada is almost ready. That is my highest priority. I hope that an announcement will be made in the course of the next few weeks. In light of the elections in Quebec it is very important that it follow the other provinces and territories. I met with the minister who was re-appointed after January 1. We would be ready to act in the course of the next few weeks.
On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.