Mr. Speaker, this week we learned that an agreement has been reached on the matter of Highway 50 in the Outaouais region.
The Government of Quebec and the Union des producteurs agricoles have reached agreement on the route the highway will take between Montée Laurin, at Lochaber, and Montebello. This new route will preserve the environment of the region and its arable land, as the farmers' union had demanded.
This is a step in the right direction for the development of the economy and tourism in the Outaouais area. I would remind hon. members that the federal government has invested $100 million in Highway 50 over the past 30 years. I cannot wait to see this project completed.
I hope that the outcome of this issue will lead to the completion of other highway projects in Quebec.