Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I am very happy to be back.
I want to begin by reminding the committee that our government is compensating for years of underinvestment in broadband infrastructure, since the previous Conservative government decided not to prioritize that sector.
Since 2015, our government has implemented programs that will enable 1.4 million Canadian households to have a high–speed Internet connection. That is four times more than the number of households the previous Conservative government managed to connect through its flagship program.
My first question is for Mr. Péladeau.
How crucial do you think investments in broadband technology are for Canada's economic recovery and prosperity?