Mr. Speaker, these funding agreements actually came into place and they were terminated. Unfortunately what has happened in the last few years is that this government has been preoccupied with getting the books in order and dealing with the deficit. As a result, we need new funding for highways but not until the funds are available. I think we have to look at the long term commitment for highway funding that will deal with western Canada's concerns as well as those of the other provinces.
In the House of Commons on December 3rd, 1998. See this statement in context.