I think that is very good news.
It was an excellent decision.
That is one of the programs we prefer, precisely because the cities have a certain leeway that allows them to choose their priorities. We consider ourselves a local government and as such, we are closely watched by the media, our citizens and an Auditor General. We are accountable to our population. The fact that the program has very general criteria is an advantage for us.
Certain cities invested a lot in waterworks and sewers. We invested considerable amounts in our water treatment plants. Most of our gas tax revenue was allocated to our water treatment plants. In five or six years, water will no longer be a priority, since we will have made the necessary investments, but this may not be the case for other cities.
Since cities are extremely different from one region to another, it is in our opinion essential that we have a certain leeway.