“People in my riding want a stronger Canada that controls its own future. With the budget coming out tomorrow, can the minister explain how we will become masters in our own home?”

“Mr. Speaker, I have had the opportunity to speak with families, businesses and workers in my riding. They all understand the importance of rising to the challenges of this unique moment and seizing the opportunities before us. They understand that being “masters in our own home” means building a better future, that being “masters in our own home” means a stronger and more resilient Canada. With just over 24 hours to go before budget 2026 is introduced, can the minister tell us how we will become masters in our own home?”

“Our government was elected to grow Canada's economy and trade with more partners. We are here to support our industries, like natural resources and manufacturing, and to build up our military.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank our colleague for his excellent question. He knows very well that our government was elected to strengthen the Canadian economy, diversify our trade, rely on partners who want to invest in and trade more with Canada, and strengthen the armed forces through Canada’s industrial strategy. Whether in natural resources or manufacturing, we are here to support Canadian industries. Tomorrow will already be—”