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A statement about international trade. The member actually discussed sawmill closures and blamed the government for failing to secure a fair trade deal.

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Jim Bélanger

Conservative
“I'm blaming the government because sawmills are closing. The Prime Minister didn't fix a trade deal. He gives speeches and photos but no results. I want the government to help the forestry sector and workers in northern Ontario.”
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