So far, we have had no news from Mr. Lebel regarding his commitment.
In fact, Mr. Coderre, you were present for the opening of the convention. Mr. Lebel even came forward on the stage to accept, in front of the assembly, the symbol that I displayed on a little sticky note—sticky notes are all the rage in Quebec—reminding him that a specific message was being sent for him. I think that for Mr. Lebel, appearing on stage and accepting that note amounted to saying he was going to advocate for our request to his government.
As we speak, we have had no news about this commitment. It is extremely important that a signal be given now. The countdown that determines the actual ability to initiate and complete the projects has started. We are asking for no less than 100% of the funds that were announced and signed for in the agreements involving the municipalities. The municipalities have done their job in preparing for these projects, which have been analyzed by the officials and authorized by the government. Now they have to be done.
The question is not just of the capacity to support economic development in our communities, but also the very word of the government, which committed to making money available to communities and municipalities to carry out infrastructure projects that are necessary to keep up our towns.