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In members’ statements on international trade, Conservative member Jim Bélanger said sawmills in Nairn Centre and Gogama in his northern Ontario riding will shut down indefinitely, leaving hundreds of workers and their families uncertain about their future. He said softwood lumber tariffs have tripled to 45% since 2022 and argued the government has not secured a fair softwood lumber deal, calling on it to fight for forestry workers.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Jim Bélanger

Conservative

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“Sawmills in northern Ontario are closing because the government failed to get a fair softwood lumber deal. Tariffs have tripled to 45% since 2022. The government must fight for forestry workers.”
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, hundreds of workers in Nairn Centre and Gogama were told their sawmills will shut down indefinitely. The Liberals have been dragging their feet and have failed to secure a fair deal. Hard-working families are now left in limbo. The Prime Minister promised a trade win by last summer. Instead, softwood lumber tariffs have tripled to 45% since 2022, putting immense pressure on Canada’s forestry sector. Recycled speeches and photo ops are not enough. It is time for the Liberal government to walk the talk. The alarm bells are ringing. We need results. The Liberals must stand up for our forestry sector and finally fight for the workers who keep northern Ontario communities alive.

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