Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First of all, whether the work is completed tomorrow or in six months, the cost to the government is exactly the same.
Second, I am always interested when I hear someone talk about fairness. We know that in the last budget, the government invested close to $10 billion in the auto industry, which is concentrated in Ontario, as well as about $200 million in the forest industry throughout Canada while 60% of forest activities take place in Quebec. This is a very selective interpretation of fairness.
I am going to be very candid now. When it is equal for everyone, Quebec’s money is as good as Toronto’s or B.C.’s.
I think Quebec is entitled to its share. I cannot imagine people talking to me about fairness this afternoon. This gets on my nerves. If you can say these things, Mr. Trost, you do not know what fairness means. When things go your way, you are all for it. Otherwise, you are opposed.
Under the circumstances, I will vote in favour of the amendment.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.