“I want the government to stop dragging its feet. Businesses need temporary foreign workers faster. Drop the delays and change the rule back to four weeks.”
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A debate about temporary foreign workers and the process for hiring them. The Bloc criticized the federal government for adding unnecessary delays and red tape, while the Liberals claimed they were providing a unique solution for Quebec. The discussion focused on the specific issue without significant tangents or unrelated topics.
“I don't want to answer your complaint directly. Look at this other thing we did instead. By the way, the Conservatives would be even worse for you.”
“I'm worried the new delay will cost my local businesses money. I want it shortened back to what it was before.”
“We made a special deal just for Quebec. When a worker gets picked, their permit lasts a whole extra year now. That's the bridge businesses wanted. If there's still something else you need, let's have a meeting and figure it out.”