Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Finance was bragging about investing $115 billion over five years in his budget. However, if we take a close look at the numbers, we realize that, in fact, there will be only $9 billion in new funding over five years for all of the provinces from coast to coast to coast, including $5 billion earmarked to build hospitals and clinics. That means that the 10 provinces and three territories will receive $4 billion over five years for infrastructure.
I would like to know whether my colleague thinks that is enough or whether he supports the provinces' request to invest $100 billion over 10 years. I would also like him to tell me why he thinks there is such a big discrepancy between the Department of Finance's made-up numbers and the reality on the ground.