Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I also thank my colleagues for allowing me to be with them today to ask questions.
I am the member of Parliament for Mégantic—L'Érable and I therefore represent the town of Lac-Mégantic, where this terrible tragedy that cost the lives of so many of our fellow citizens took place. Several years have passed.
Minister, thank you very much for your co‑operation. We do not agree on everything, especially these days, for example, on the mandatory vaccination for truckers. Since my constituency borders the United States, this has caused a lot of problems. However, there is one thing we seem to agree on, and that is the priority to be given to the Lac-Mégantic bypass.
Minister, in a few words, could you give us an update on the situation?
What exactly is the status of the bypass construction project and the discussions with the owners? Are the compensation levels acceptable?
Also, will homeowners have sufficient time and assistance to consider the offers that have been made by Transport Canada?