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During question period on small business, Bloc Québécois members said U.S. tariffs are hitting Quebec harder than the rest of Canada, putting some 170,000 jobs at risk, and they pressed the government for wage subsidies and direct grants rather than loans for businesses at risk of closing. Liberal ministers responded that the government had announced $1.5 billion in one-time support, on top of about $5 billion announced earlier, including cash-flow help for manufacturers and small businesses affected by the tariffs. They also pointed to a large new order for Canadian-built airplanes announced at Mirabel and suggested the Bloc support the Alto train project. The Bloc members replied that the support was poorly targeted and that businesses in jeopardy need help that does not add to their debt.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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