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Infrastructure February 19th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, since we took office in 2006, Canada has consistently ranked atop the G7 countries in total investment in infrastructure as a percentage of GDP. It is quite a contrast with the Liberal years, when we were sitting at the bottom of the group.
The new building Canada plan is the largest and longest infrastructure plan in the history of this country. We are clearly the champion of infrastructure under the leadership of our Prime Minister.
CBC/Radio-Canada February 17th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, first of all, that is false. The CBC receives more than $1.1 billion a year to do its job.
That said, the Prime Minister gave Quebeckers what they wanted: tax relief, direct benefits to families through tax cuts, action to combat jihadists, solid foreign policy and measures placing the rights of victims ahead of the rights of criminals.
They will continue to oppose; we will defend Quebeckers.
CBC/Radio-Canada February 17th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, when the Prime Minister gave this interview, he was talking about the people of Quebec.
I travel around Quebec regularly and I can say that what Quebeckers want is more money in their pockets so they can take care of their families, sound and careful management of public money and a balanced budget, the end of sentencing discounts for criminals who abuse victims, and the safety of our communities and our homes.
That is what Quebeckers want.
Infrastructure February 17th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, when we talk about selfies, the member just has to look in front of him to find the king of that. He is talking about $2 million. I remember the $40 million from the sponsorship scandal that are still missing.
We are investing in infrastructure in the country like never before.
Infrastructure February 17th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, the new building Canada plan is the longest and biggest ever in the country. We have done that with respect for jurisdictions. That is very important.
We have invested more in the infrastructure of the country than the former government, and we will continue to do so.
Since our government took office, Canada has consistently led G7 countries in total investment in infrastructure as a percentage of GDP. It is quite a contrast to the Liberals.
Infrastructure February 16th, 2015
Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what we are doing.
We have introduced the largest and longest infrastructure plan in Canadian history in partnership with the provinces and municipalities. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities was involved at each stage of the plan.
I applaud our government, which is investing $75 billion over 10 years in new infrastructure.
Infrastructure February 3rd, 2015
Mr. Speaker, what has been clear from the start is that this party and this member are misinformed.
I already said that what he just restated in a question was false. It did not happen like that.
We will deliver a bridge on schedule. On October 5, 2011, we announced that a toll bridge with public transit would be built through a public-private partnership. We are doing what we said we would do all along.
Infrastructure February 3rd, 2015
Mr. Speaker, the preamble to the question is entirely false.
I had the pleasure of being at that meeting. The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, like any other organization, could be part of a consortium that applied to build the bridge. That is what we hoped for.
We are currently reviewing the results of many months of tireless work. There were initially six consortia; three have been selected. Any organization or bank could be part of a consortium. That was the choice of these organizations.
Champlain Bridge February 3rd, 2015
Mr. Speaker, we are proud of our progress on the new bridge over the St. Lawrence, the new Champlain Bridge.
The process has been open and transparent from the beginning. Six consortiums submitted bids to a fully independent selection committee that then selected three consortiums. All partners—be they financial, from the construction sector or from architectural firms—were invited to be part of one of the consortiums.
We have been very thorough about this, and we will deliver a bridge. We waited long enough for the Liberals to do something. We will get the job done.
Infrastructure February 3rd, 2015
Mr. Speaker, our government has introduced the largest and longest infrastructure plan in Canadian history, with $75 billion.
This Prime Minister recently announced new investments in funding to deal with federal infrastructure. We encourage provinces to do the same with respect to their infrastructure. We will respect our partners' competence and jurisdiction.