Mr. Généreux, I commend the government for what it has done and, with every budget, I have had an opportunity to express the Coalition's satisfaction with respect to the maintenance of infrastructure programs. I am not against the government. I am not here to criticize the government. I am simply here to say that, when it comes to your most critical partners on the ground—which is what the municipalities are—this strict deadline will mean that they are forced to participate at a level which would not have been feasible for them.
All I'm asking is that you show some consideration and compassion for the poor municipalities, even as you continue to be rigourous.