Discussion · Oral Questions
Mélanie Joly Liberal
“I talked with Quebec's economy minister today, and we agreed on key projects for Quebec. We will soon announce help for steel and aluminum businesses. They are hurting because of how the White House uses tariffs, and we will support them.”
“Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleague is kidding. I do not think he even believes his own words when he reads them. This morning, I spoke with my new colleague, my new counterpart, Quebec’s minister of economy, innovation and energy, Bernard Drainville. We have agreed on several projects that are fundamental to Quebec’s economy. Furthermore, we will very soon be announcing assistance for our small and medium-sized businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors. We know that the White House’s interpretation of tariffs has changed. We know that businesses across the country, including in Quebec, are being affected. That is why we will be there to help them.”
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Government answer in Question Period
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “I do not think he even believes his own words when he reads them”.
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Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleague is kidding. I do not think he even believes his own words when he reads them. This morning, I spoke with my new colleague, my new counterpart, Quebec’s minister of economy, innovation and energy, Bernard Drainville. We have agreed on several projects that are fundamental to Quebec’s economy. Furthermore, we will very soon be announcing assistance for our small and medium-sized businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors. We know that the White House’s interpretation of tariffs has changed. We know that businesses across the country, including in Quebec, are being affected. That is why we will be there to help them.