Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Pontiac—Gatineau—Labelle for his question.
It affords me the opportunity to announce the Government of Canada's commitment to better meeting the unique needs of rural and remote communities.
Just last Friday, the Minister of Health and the Secretary of State for Rural Development announced $440,000 for three rural health projects in Shawville, Quebec. This is part of the $50 million Innovations in Rural and Community Health Initiatives.