Thank you, hon. colleague.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome, Madam Minister.
I'm not surprised that the former leader of the Conservative Party is criticizing our infrastructure investments, since he proposed during the 2019 election campaign to stretch those investments out for three more years, which would have reduced them by $18 billion. Let me repeat that: $18 billion. That certainly would have delayed or reduced infrastructure projects across Canada. I don't think he needs to lecture us today.
Madam Minister, in our role as MPs, we are seeing all the pressure that COVID-19 is putting on municipalities. Our government has supported them since the crisis began, and we want to provide additional support through the federal gas tax fund.
Could you tell us more about this measure and the timeline for its implementation?