Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I agree with my colleague Mr. Iacono that the minister is doing a good job, and she has my full respect and appreciation. I can honestly tell you that the people of Laval are very satisfied with it. The mayor of Laval, Marc Demers, has repeatedly told my colleagues and I that he was satisfied with our government's investment, particularly in infrastructure. Again, I thank the minister for her work.
Canada has an infrastructure deficit. While our Conservative colleagues would rather make cuts, we are rethinking how we deliver infrastructure projects in this country.
Ms. Gillis, can you explain why a national infrastructure assessment is so critical at this time?