Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
Through you, I'd also like to thank the honourable minister for taking a full two hours to be with us today. Minister, I think the level of access we have and the opportunity to question you is fantastic.
I'm from Nova Scotia, where everybody wants to know about roads. I noticed that in your mandate letter there is a requirement to promote different forms of transportation, including our road network, to ensure the efficient movement of goods. Can you describe to me either your work with the province that has taken place to date or your plan to work with the provinces to identify the key priorities they have to enhance the road networks across Canada?