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During oral questions on the economy, the Bloc Québécois raised job losses at two long-standing Quebec furniture manufacturers, saying U.S. tariffs had cost 300 jobs in four days and calling on the government to fund wage subsidies before layoffs happen rather than after. The Bloc also proposed paying for such help by ending oil and gas subsidies. Liberals replied that they are supporting Canadians through tax cuts, school food funding and worker training, asked the Bloc where they would cut spending instead, and said the job losses stem from U.S. tariffs and dumped Asian products, with investigations under way and actions to be announced soon.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Caroline Desrochers

Liberal
“We are helping Canadians by lowering taxes, funding school food, and training workers. I want the member to say what he would cut. Would he cut funding for Quebec, local housing, or infrastructure projects?”

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Madam Speaker, on this side of the House, we are here for Canadians. We understand that things are tough. That is why we lowered taxes, implemented the school food program and provided training for workers. We are here for Canadians. I want to ask my colleague, where would he cut? Would he cut the infrastructure agreements that we signed with Quebec? We gave them $1 billion. Would he make cuts to the 855 units we just announced a few months ago in Joliette, in his riding, and in the Laurentides? Would he make cuts to infrastructure projects, the expansion of the port in Contrecoeur—

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Carlos Leitão

Liberal
“I agree this is a serious problem, and I want to work together on it. The issue comes from unfair U.S. tariffs and cheap Asian products being dumped in Canada. We are investigating and will announce actions soon.”

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Madam Speaker, yes, of course we realize the seriousness of the situation. I also gladly accept my colleague’s offer to collaborate. Naturally, this situation results from the unjustified and unjustifiable U.S. tariffs, but also from products manufactured in Asia and dumped on our markets. Investigations are in progress and announcements will follow very soon.

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