Finance committee  Yes.

Finance committee  And I wish to thank the member for his support for public transit. It's very appreciated.

Finance committee  Thank you for the question, Mr. Crête. Yesterday, I arrived in Montreal by train and saw the traffic congestion on the roads. I met the leaders of a number of transit companies in Quebec. These companies, as you have said, have development plans. For transit, a development plan can extend over a decade.

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A solid urban transportation network is vitally important for quality of life, for economic development and for a healthy environment, all of which are of great concern to Canadians. More and more Canadians are recognizing that an investment in a safe and efficient public transportation system means an investment in our economy and our future prosperity.