“Last month's bad job numbers were caused by a trade war, not our policies. We are managing the economy well by cutting taxes, signing 20 new trade deals, and saving $60 billion in government spending.”

“Madam Speaker, I should not need to remind any member of the House that we are in a trade war, and a trade war causes economic volatility. The job numbers last month reflect that volatility; that is clear, and we empathize with Canadians who might be struggling to keep their jobs. What we are doing is controlling what we can. We have cut taxes on income, housing, fuel and new business investment. We have saved $60 billion in government operations, have signed 20 new trade and security agreements and have seen the second-highest growth in the G7 and the highest foreign direct investment. This is how we respond in the face of a trade war.”

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“The Conservatives are just trying to scare people for social media clips. We are supporting Canadians by cutting taxes on income, housing, fuel, and new business investments. Our new tax deduction gives Canada the most competitive taxes in the world, which will bring in investment and create jobs.”

“Madam Speaker, while the Conservatives focus on QP skits and clips for their online social media feeds to scare Canadians, we are stepping up to support them every step of the way. We are investing in our economy and have made generational investments. We have cut taxes on income, housing, fuel and new business investment. In fact, the productivity mega deduction that the Prime Minister announced at the investment summit makes Canada the most tax-competitive advanced economy in the entire world. That is going to bring in new investment, help counteract the trade war and create jobs for Canadians.”

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“Our government has a serious plan for the economy. We are investing in growth, attracting businesses, and training workers. Since September 2024, our job growth per person has nearly doubled that of the United States. We have added 163,000 jobs, including 24,000 in the private sector last month.”

“Madam Speaker, Canadians are looking for a serious government with a serious plan, and that is what we are delivering. Global volatility, economic uncertainty and trade tensions are having a direct impact on Canadian families, workers and businesses, but we are focused on what we can control. We are focused on investing, driving growth, attracting investment and investing in people and skills and the retraining we need. Our per capita job creation has nearly doubled that of the United States since September 2024, and our private sector is holding strong, creating 24,000 new jobs in September and adding 163,000 jobs—”

“Our plan helps train 100,000 new skilled trade workers. It gives money to apprentices and businesses that hire them. The Conservatives voted against it.”

“Madam Speaker, my colleague opposite had the chance to vote in support of team Canada strong, which is making generational investments to hire up to 100,000 new Red Seal trade workers to support building and support the investments we are making right across the country. As part of team Canada strong, we are opening up paid apprenticeship placements in early 2027. We have introduced a new apprenticeship training grant, with a $5,000 completion bonus and $10,000 in wage incentives for employers to hire new apprentices. This is the kind of serious action that Canadians—”

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“We are working with provincial leaders to build a stronger economy. Our projects, like Churchill Falls, local shipyards, train manufacturing, and housing, are creating tens of thousands of jobs.”

“Madam Speaker, we are working hard with the premiers of all of the provinces and territories, across party lines, to build a stronger economy. Because of this co-operation, this summer, we were able to launch the Churchill Falls project, which will save Quebec taxpayers $200 billion and create 23,000 jobs. Other examples include the Davie shipyard, which will create 5,000 jobs, and the Via Rail project that is being carried out by Alstom in La Pocatière, which will create 700 jobs. We are investing in housing and infrastructure to create tens of thousands of jobs. We are there for working Canadians and Quebeckers. That is why they elected us.”

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“Times are tough, but our housing plans are working. More homes are being built, rents are dropping, and we made a deal with Quebec for 4,000 new units. The Conservatives vote against every measure we propose to help Canadians with costs.”

“Madam Speaker, I would like to set the record straight and get back to the facts. Yes, the economic situation is difficult. Yes, we live in a volatile world. I would point out, however, that housing construction has increased, including in Montreal. Rents have dropped across Canada. We have signed agreements with Quebec to build 4,000 housing units. We recently launched the Canada rental protection fund to protect our affordable housing stock. When it comes to affordability and to helping Quebeckers and Canadians, the truth is that the Conservatives vote against every affordability measure we propose. It is hard to take what they are saying seriously.”