John Baird at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

I could also answer the question.

Let me just say that not only is safety important, it is mandatory. While safety is mandatory everywhere, I have to say that Quebec is well aware of safety considerations, in light of what happened during the construction of the Quebec Bridge one hundred years ago. Moreover, the report released by Pierre-Marc Johnson was very clear on this score.

I am not an engineer and my colleague is not one either, but when we receive a request concerning bridge safety, we make it a priority of ours. When we receive a notice that additional money is needed, we comply with that notice. It's very important to us. I know that it's a matter of great importance to Quebec and to our government.