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The House debated a Bloc Québécois opposition motion condemning new U.S. tariffs, in force since April 6, 2026, on products containing steel, aluminum and copper, and calling for direct grants, wage support and other help for affected businesses and workers rather than loans. Bloc members said businesses are already too indebted, that tariff revenues should go back to affected sectors, and criticized the government’s focus on pipelines and oil. Liberal members pointed to about $1.5 billion in support through the Business Development Bank and regional agencies, market diversification including a 31% rise in exports to Europe in 2025, and said negotiations with the U.S. need time to reach a good deal. Conservative members said the Prime Minister has not secured a trade deal or a plan as tariffs rise, argued for building pipelines and major projects, and urged direct negotiation with the United States. Some members also raised forestry sector difficulties and conditions in their own ridings.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Gord Johns

NDP
“The government is ignoring forestry workers who are hurt by Donald Trump's tariffs. Workers in British Columbia and Quebec need fair support just like other industries. I want my colleague to speak about this.”
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my Bloc colleague for putting this very important motion forward today. Maybe my colleague could speak about how this government has completely forgotten forestry workers and the forestry sector, and how unfair it has been, in terms of government support for sectors that are struggling due to the harm and damage that Donald Trump’s tariffs are causing Canadian workers in industry sectors, and forestry workers in particular. We heard from the premier of British Columbia just yesterday. He spoke about how the forestry workers in B.C. have not been fairly treated compared to other sectors. We believe that those other sectors should be supported. I also know many forestry workers in Quebec are suffering. I hope my colleague can share her perspective.

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