Mr. Speaker, my father-in-law is 97 years old and he has always kept his promises. I extend my warmest greetings to him. He is probably watching at home right now.
The Minister of Infrastructure and member for Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean committed $32.5 million. The program ends in 2014, and we want to ensure that the money will still be available in 2015 and 2016 when the Government of Quebec needs it for the ice oval.
The minister said, “Quebec can take the money that is still available, and this is a priority for us.” He guaranteed that the $32.5 million would still be available after March 31, 2014, regardless of whether there was a change in government as a result of a future provincial election, which obviously took place. He said, “The money will be there. We worked with both governments over the years.”
I hope that like my father-in-law, the minister will keep his promises.