Mr. Speaker, the St. Hubert Military Base Corporation was created in 1997.
Its purpose was to rediversify ensure that an economic safety net was created to provide sustained employment in the region.
Two funds were set up, one of $1 million, designed as a backup fund, and another of $6 million for technological development.
I must point out that large numbers of jobs were generated by these funds, particularly the technological development assistance fund, which created or maintained 600 jobs in the region.