Mr. Speaker, with this bill, we are employing the user-pay principle to ensure that taxpayers get value for their money.
Bridge tolls will be announced in due course. As you know, the related analyses will be finalized shortly.
We will always try to make the best decisions, in the interests of Canadians, on this issue.
We will not cut corners when it comes to ensuring the safety of those who use the bridge.
One way to ensure that is to have a new bridge open as quickly as possible. Awarding the contract to Arup will help us achieve that goal.
I can assure you that the new bridge will meet the needs of users because we are ensuring that its design, architecture and functionality are taken into consideration throughout the entire planning process. I invite my colleague to do his part by paying his taxes.