Mr. Speaker, as I have explained many times in this House, the priorities for highways within a province are decided by the
minister of transport or highways within that province. In the case of Nova Scotia, the Government of Nova Scotia had other priorities, so we did what we have done with many other provincial governments. When there is a need to change priorities, we oblige the provincial governments, as a good government in Ottawa should do.
We can impose our will all the time, but everybody would tell us that we are not being respectful of the wishes of the provinces and are being the big brother deciding for them. When we oblige them they blame us.
For a good situation in Canada, it is good that my ministers listen to the provinces whenever possible.