Mr. Speaker, on January 13, 1998, the Canadian government announced that, over the next five years, $7.6 million will be invested in eastern Quebec to promote the development of tourism until the year 2004.
This government assistance plan is designed to support local and regional initiatives with a significant impact on the economy in eastern Quebec.
This is the fourth in a series of strategic initiatives for eastern Quebec, estimated at slightly over $22 million, put forward by the Canadian government.
Our government is clearly involved in economic development, and this is the best proof of its involvement.