Closure of Business in Lotbinière

In a member’s statement, Luc Berthold of the Conservatives raised the closure of South Shore Furniture in Lotbinière after 86 years in operation, with 126 employees losing their jobs. He attributed the closure to U.S. tariffs and competition from cheap imports from China and Vietnam, quoted the company’s general manager on the risks to Canada’s wood products industry, and said the government needed to take real action to protect Canadian businesses. The statement was the substance of the session sampled.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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