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During Question Period on the economy, the Bloc Québécois leader asked why the government was not bringing back wage-support payments for workers at businesses at risk, saying the announced measures would not save jobs in the short term while businesses face pressure during trade negotiations with the United States. The Prime Minister pointed to new programs totalling $1.5 billion for the steel, aluminum and copper sectors, said the money is available now for large and small businesses alike, and cited support for the measures from Quebec industry representatives. The Bloc leader argued businesses cannot take on more debt to save jobs and pressed again for a wage support program; the Prime Minister cited further industry backing and said the measures will make Canada stronger and more independent.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Mark Carney

Liberal
“The government is giving $1.5 billion to help Canadian steel, aluminum, and copper businesses and their workers.”

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite, and thank the Minister of Industry, who has provided new programs of $1 billion and $500 million to support workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries across Canada.

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Mark Carney

Liberal
“This money is available right now for businesses of all sizes. Industry leaders support this funding because it helps workers and companies survive.”
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Mr. Speaker, the amounts I just described will be available immediately for large businesses and especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Simard, president of the Aluminum Association of Canada, welcomes this injection of funds, which provides a lifeline for small and medium-sized businesses, workers and companies.

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Mark Carney

Liberal
“The measures the Minister of Industry announced yesterday will support our businesses and workers. They will make Canada stronger and more independent, and business leaders in Quebec support them.”
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Mr. Speaker, I will inform Mr. Simard that he is not interested in Quebec’s SMEs. That will come as a surprise. Julie White from Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec welcomes the measures that the Minister of Industry announced yesterday. They will support our businesses, they will support our workers, and they will build a stronger, more resilient and more independent Canada.

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