Concerning accountability, I would not say that this is normal, but it is almost a tradition. For several years now it has been recognized that the federal government provides funds. I think that other witnesses have already said as much. The federal level provides funds, and a partnership is formed with the provinces and municipalities afterwards.
As parliamentarians, you are the ones who approve the funds. Given that fact, you should always ask for reports to find out where the money is going. That is what we would say to you, without making a formal recommendation.
At what level should that be done? I will go back briefly to previous questions. For our part, we focus mostly on the macroeconomic level, as you can see by looking at our table. We do not go into details regarding efficiency and productivity. We will do so in the second phase of the infrastructure plan, which aims to improve productivity in Canada. At that time, it will be even more important that there be accountability so that you can ensure that you are getting the most for our money. However, this will be done through an audit rather than through a review by the Parliamentary Budget Officer.