There may be existing programs, but they don't seem to have been successful enough. It doesn't seem to be a success, since it seems that the situation in the north is still critical. I suppose more can be done.
The question I'd like to ask you was raised earlier by a colleague and has to do with why the minister isn't here. You're here representing the Department of Transport. However, Mr. Rodriguez didn't respond favourably to the committee's invitation.
Did the Minister of Transport tell you why he didn't want to testify before the committee?