We look a lot at what is done in the United States, but they have a totally different system of government than we do. We have to be careful when we make comparisons. However, they have a marked advantage because of the Federal Transit Administration, which has a clear role and which also exerts a lot of pressure regarding policies to be passed. Think of the Buy American Act. The president of the FTA appeared before the committee of the United States Senate and said that the Obama administration planned to increase from 60% to 100% the American content in public transit systems. It shows that, even within the administration, they have a very strong tool to advance their position.
My colleague was telling me that in North America 60% of buses are made in Canada. It is therefore a key sector of our economy. For this reason a great deal of pressure could be brought to bear by the United States.
Regarding the bigger infrastructure projects, such as bus or train rapid transit—some people were talking about high-speed rail, for example—there is a lot of interest, because it will be long-term funding, over a number of years. That changes things.