Mr. Speaker, I want first of all to thank and congratulate my colleague from Fundy-Royal on his first question.
The RRAP program is comprised of three different elements: the home owner program; the disabled; and the emergency repair. The throne speech has confirmed once again another commitment made by the Prime Minister during the election campaign which is to provide $100 million over two years for the RRAP. This will provide assistance to low income Canadians in order to make repairs to their homes. It will also provide much needed employment.
The start up of the program will commence on the date of the tabling of the throne speech, namely January 18.