Thank you for your question, Mr. Iacono.
It's an essential fund. I had the good fortune to be the parliamentary secretary to Amarjeet Sohi, who was Minister of Infrastructure and Communities when the project was brought forward, and I was therefore involved in the creation and introduction of that fund.
The fund plays an essential role with regard to supply chains as it helps facilitate the distribution of goods. We understand how important supply chains are, and we witnessed the consequences of dysfunctional supply chains during the pandemic.
We are investing strategically in ports, roads and level crossings. You have to view the supply chain in a more overall, unified and structured way. It has to be more fluid. One of the program's roles is to fund projects strategically in order to make those corridors much more fluid and resilient. Regardless of what the Conservatives say, climate change is having a real impact on our infrastructure, including road infrastructure. Consequently, we're making strategic investments.