Mr. Chair, I would be pleased to provide examples of investments in other provinces, which we have announced over the past month.
Aside from the harbours that are in the hon. member's riding, we are spending $52.5 million for Newfoundland and Labrador over the next two years in addition to the regular program of $14.1 million for projects in the province this year. Over the next two years, $22.5 million will go to Quebec in addition to regular program funding of $6.5 million for projects in the province this year. Over the next two years $4.6 million will go to Ontario in addition to $1 million in regular program funding for projects in the province this year. We will be spending $40.2 million in Nova Scotia over the next two years in addition to the regular program funding of $7.9 million.
We are investing in these areas because we believe, like the member, that they offer the most direct benefits to the Canadian economy. As a native of Prince Edward Island, I understand the importance of small craft harbours to coastal communities and to this country's economy.