Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Minister, my question has to do with the operating budget of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, which is increasing by about $13 million or $14 million, from $46 million to $60 million.
In your opinion, is this budget sufficient to undertake in the short term repairs to the Champlain Bridge? As you know, it is one of the busiest bridges in Canada. Currently it is also in very serious need of infrastructure repairs. That brings me to my question.
Given the $13 million or $14 million increase in the corporation's budget, do you think this injection of capital is sufficient to finally make the bridge safe?