Transport committee  It's a very expensive tool, Minister. It's a very expensive tool, from which we've seen very few results.

Transport committee  Madam Chair, before we suspend, I have just a point of order on the quote that you quoted to me, in terms of asking repetitive questions. Typically that's used for repetitive speeches in the House of Commons. I'd like you to come back to this committee with examples of when it's been used in terms of committees here.

Transport committee  Madam Chair, the request was to bring back examples of when it's been used in the capacity that you're using it. It's been used in the House in terms of saying word for word the same speeches, but in terms of what you're using it for, the committee would love to see examples of when it's been used in the past.

Transport committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I'd just like to remind colleagues on the other side of the table that this is taxpayers' money. Everyone's thanking you, Minister. Even though you're here in front of us, this is still taxpayers' money at the end of the day, and it's not from your personal account that you're paying for these projects.

Transport committee  Is the Infrastructure Bank delayed in announcing projects, yes or no?

Transport committee  In terms of timeline, Minister, it was part of the 2015 election that this was going to be a tool. Then it was announced again, in 2016, that you're doing it. There was recently an additional $11 million drawdown on it. This is a $35 billion bank. You have seen one project built in Montreal, which was a reannouncement from a previous project.

Transport committee  You're just moving money around, Minister. That's all it is. It's the investing in Canada plan. You've moved money from there to the Infrastructure Bank. On the REM project, was it or was it not a reannouncement from a previous announcement?

Transport committee  Nothing is getting built, Minister.

Transport committee  But nothing's getting built with the Infrastructure Bank, Minister.

Transport committee  Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Minister, for being here today. Have you heard from stakeholders, who I know you meet with frequently, about the social impacts of male construction workers, specifically in rural areas?

Transport committee  I know you know this, Minister, but Montreal is not a rural area. My specific question was about rural areas. The Prime Minister recently made a statement that there are negative social impacts of men, specifically construction workers, in rural areas. I'm wondering if you've heard the same thing.

Transport committee  Again, Minister, Edmonton is not a rural area. I'm speaking specifically about rural areas and the Prime Minister's comments. Yes or no, do you agree with the Prime Minister's comments?

Transport committee  It was a yes or no, Minister. The Prime Minister made a comment this past weekend. Did you agree with his comments?

Transport committee  I'll ask this in a different way, Minister. Does applying the—

Transport committee  Madam Chair, it's my time. I'm allowed to ask whatever question I wish during my time.