—of the economic spinoffs from these conventions.
I will remind the House that, as we know, the Canadian government plays a major part in terms of economic decisions affecting the province of Quebec and Canada as a whole.
Members will recall that this project was discussed in 1996, at the socio-economic summit from which the Canadian government had been excluded. Yet, this project has not been submitted under the infrastructure program.
What I have been saying over and over again is that all members on this side of the House are fully aware of the importance of the congress centre and will try to find a solution.