Public Accounts committee  As Stephanie mentioned, the call targeted proposals that would prioritize industry-led projects in this case. The provinces and territories were encouraged to participate as funding partners or to endorse the projects, but it really prioritized those industry-led projects that would strengthen digital infrastructure but also start building networks of partners together so that we would use digital tools, systems and practices to achieve greater supply chain fluidity, instead of only infrastructure solutions.

Public Accounts committee  I don't have one on hand. We did have projects throughout the country, but there is certainly a project at the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority. I just don't have the details off the top of my head, but I'd be happy to provide those details to you in writing.

Public Accounts committee  That is a tough question. I think there are some projects that are immediately responsive to some economic development initiatives of the government. For example, at Bécancour in Quebec, there is a port project that is aiming to encourage and facilitate some of the battery production activities around that area.

Public Accounts committee  Yes. As Stephanie mentioned, we do have some programs that are focused on remote passenger rail service. Budget 2024 renewed one of the key programs, the remote passenger rail program, which provides funding for two indigenous organizations: one, the Keewatin from The Pas southwards in Manitoba; and two, the Tshiuetin, in a rail line from Quebec to Labrador.

Public Accounts committee  Sure. Thank you. As Stephanie mentioned, we have quite a few examples of road projects that allow for the movement of goods throughout Canada or from Canada to the U.S. For example, in Saskatchewan there's the highways 6 and 39 project that moves goods towards the U.S. border.

Public Accounts committee  Thanks, Stephanie. Thanks for the question. I think that's partially because the Arctic and northern calls occurred longer ago than the most recent calls, for which the performance measures were already included. However, as Stephanie has said, our commitment is to work with those recipients whose projects are ongoing to include the performance indicators.

Public Accounts committee  Thank you for the question. Maybe I'll work quickly through the Ridley Island export logistics platform project that was funded at the Prince Rupert Port Authority. That's about a $50-million project that will have significant economic benefits, alleviate some congestion and increase the capacity at the port.

Public Accounts committee  Thanks, Stephanie. Through successive budgets, the program's overall envelope was increased over time. We had projects and calls that were launched ranging from that initial period in 2017-18 until the most recent call on digital projects. Early projects that were funded in 2017-18 and some of the Arctic and northern call projects did see some delays resulting from supply chain issues or pandemic labour market issues, and that resulted in a bit of a slowdown in spending.