Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I wish to correct the record. In response to the question by the member for Vancouver Quadra, I noted the hard work of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Minister of International Trade on important projects in Vancouver. I also should have mentioned the excellent, hard-working commitment of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, because of the efforts of many hard-working British Columbians, including the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Minister of International Trade and the British Columbia caucus, we are working hard. I can commit to the hon. member that we are going to fund enough in that project to get the job done.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, last week those members said that no projects had been funded. This week they say there is an orgy of spending going on, but only in Conservative ridings. I can tell the member opposite that we are committed to public transit in the greater Vancouver area. I can say very directly that when one looks at British Columbia and the results of what the people of British Columbia delivered on election day, it is no wonder so much is going to Conservative ridings, because there are an awful lot of them in B.C.

Transportation  Mr. Speaker, we are working very hard on public safety in Quebec and throughout Canada. That is one of my department's priorities. We are spending a great deal of money this year to improve the quality of our bridges. We will continue to do so without the support of the Bloc members because they vote against our action plans.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, we are committed to work constructively with provinces, municipalities and other federal partners to ensure that these funds are spread out in various regions of the country. We think that is important. I can report for the member for Parkdale—High Park that the government is committed to working constructively, not just with the Government of Ontario, where we have a McGuinty who is doing a good job in helping us create jobs and opportunities, but we are working constructively with the mayor of Toronto on these important issues as well.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, this is quite remarkable. Just last week he was saying there was not one project out the door. Now he is citing 26 of them where he is unhappy with their distribution. The Leader of the Opposition says he is impatient. We have had quite a week.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the member for his speech. He made a number of insightful comments. I want to talk about two things he raised, one being credit. The Minister of Finance has done a lot to tackle that issue, working with many others. He spoke about that in his constituency.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the member for Nepean—Carleton, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for an excellent speech. I agree with him that essential services to Canadians are important at this time of economic uncertainty. I also agree with him that we are here as representatives of the people.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, we are committed to working with provinces, municipalities, community groups and others to make things happen on infrastructure spending. If we do not have the confidence of the member opposite, let me say that if he is concerned about municipalities being able to step up to the plate, he should just look at what one of our colleagues in the House of Commons said: If presented with the opportunities, a municipal government will find the dollars to match federal and provincial contributions.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member said it has been on the minister's desk since early last year. I have only been the minister for two months. I can indicate to the member opposite that we would be very pleased to look into his project and give it fair consideration. The good news is our budget.

Public Works  Mr. Speaker, I have known this member for many years and I am shocked at that kind of language. He wonders why he does not get any claps from his own members when there is that kind of language.

OC Transpo Strike  Mr. Speaker, we were all tremendously pleased that members of the House were able to work in a co-operative manner to get the buses back on the street, including the work of the Minister of Labour, the member for Ottawa—Vanier and the member for Ottawa Centre, as well as many other members.

The Budget  Absolutely not, Mr. Speaker.

The Budget  Absolutely not, Mr. Speaker. We are working constructively with the provinces, with the municipalities, on projects around this country. I am particularly pleased to tell the member that we are working very cooperatively with my friend and my premier, Dalton McGuinty.