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“Our government is proud of Quebec and has 44 members from there. I want to know how our bill will reassure families who have to say their loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure the Bloc Québécois member. We on the government side are very proud of Quebec, and we are especially proud because we have 44 members from Quebec. I would like to ask my colleague a question. How will our bill provide certainty and reassurance to the loved ones of people with these illnesses, the very individuals who will have to stand up and declare that their loved one is no longer able to make decisions for themselves?”

“Our new bill lets adults with incurable illnesses ask for medical assistance in dying in advance, with strict rules in place. I want the Minister of Justice to explain how this bill helps these people and their families.”

“Mr. Speaker, when Canadians are diagnosed with an incurable illness, many wish to make decisions about their future care while they are still able to make the decisions themselves. This week, our government introduced Bill C-41, the medical assistance in dying safeguards act, which would allow adults to request medical assistance in dying in advance, subject to strict safeguards. Can the Minister of Justice explain to the House what this bill does to support these people and their families?”

“I want the House to pass this bill. It creates a national plan to protect our soil. Healthy soil protects our water, helps farmers grow food, and keeps our economy strong.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House in support of Bill S-230, an act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. In Brome—Missisquoi, the challenges related to soil health are not theoretical. They directly affect our agricultural producers, the water quality of Missisquoi Bay and the Lake Memphremagog watershed, the protection of Lake Brome and Lake Davignon, and the resilience of our communities in the face of climate change. That is why a national soil health strategy is not only relevant, but necessary. I would like to thank Senator Black for his commitment to this critical issue, as well as the member for Guelph, who is sponsoring this bill in the House. Bill S-230 has played an important role in bringing stakeholders together and advancing the work that will lead to Canada’s first-ever national strategy for agricultural soil health. I also want to thank Canadian farmers, who are leading the way in soil conservation, from cover crops and mapping techniques to no-till and reduced-tillage practices. Under the leadership of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the government continues to invest in research, innovation and technology to help farmers continue to reduce their environmental footprint and preserve and improve essential resources like soil, while ensuring the sustainability, competitiveness and growth of their operations. For example, the government’s on-farm climate action fund has already helped more than 8,000 Canadian farmers adopt sustainable practices, such as cover cropping, crop rotation and nutrient management, covering nearly three million hectares in Canada. In my riding of Brome—Missisquoi, many farmers are already committed to this transition. They are using cover crops, improved crop rotation and soil conservation practices that protect both the environment and the profitability of their business. Every day, these farmers demonstrate that it is possible to bring together agricultural productivity and the protection of natural resources, particularly through more efficient management of inputs and by using innovative practices that reflect today’s climate realities. Canada is also a member of the Global Soil Partnership, a forum created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This partnership aims to facilitate and accelerate the flow of knowledge and technology for the sustainable management of soil resources. Healthy soil is one of our country’s most important assets. It determines the future of agriculture in Canada and the economic viability of Canadian farms. The food we eat and our economy depend on it. Soil health is essential to the productivity, competitiveness and long-term resilience of Canada’s agricultural sector. Healthy soil improves agricultural yields, reduces input costs, regulates diseases and pests and protects against drought, floods and other climate risks. Soil is key to the success of our agriculture and agri-food sectors. It accounts for one in nine jobs, $150 billion of our GDP and over $100 billion in exports. Globally, soil provides approximately 95% of the world’s food supply and performs other essential functions, including filtering and storing water, mitigating climate extremes, sequestering carbon and sustaining biodiversity. However, despite significant investments and the best efforts of our farmers, erosion, urban sprawl and extreme weather events, including droughts and floods, continue to have serious impacts on the health of our soils. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that 33% of the world’s soils are already degraded and warns that, if no action is taken, more than 90% could be degraded by 2050. That is why the introduction of this bill could not be more timely. I would like to emphasize that Canadian producers are already using the latest technologies and knowledge to improve productivity, conserve the resources on which they depend and maintain strong incomes, thereby ensuring a viable agricultural sector that feeds Canadians and contributes to the global food supply. To support them in this essential work and to preserve and enhance soil health for current and future generations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is working in partnership with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada, commonly known as the SCCC, to develop Canada’s first-ever national agricultural soil health strategy. I would therefore like to thank the SCCC for its leadership on soil health and for its work in developing the national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement. The work carried out in the Senate on Bill S-230 has already helped to shape this strategy and advance its implementation. It has played an important role in engaging stakeholders and advancing the work that will lead to Canada’s very first national strategy for agricultural soil health. Since last summer, we have consulted with farmers, academics, researchers, the provinces and territories and other industry representatives. Four expert sub-committees have been established. They are made up of members from private-sector producer associations, academia and government representatives. This autumn, the government will meet with indigenous groups to discuss important issues such as soil health, land management and regional or community priorities. The sub-committees will then draft the content, after which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the SCCC will finalize the strategy in consultation with all stakeholders. The strategy would be an important step forward for Canadian agriculture. Overall, it would support the adoption of sustainable practices, improve data collection and strengthen the long-term resiliency of Canada’s farmland. Keeping our soil healthy requires a co-operative approach involving all partners. Under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s current policy framework, the sustainable Canadian agricultural partnership, the government is working with the provinces and territories to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of the agriculture and agri-food sector. That includes programs such as the resilient agricultural landscape program, which helps farmers conserve and enhance the resiliency of agricultural landscapes through the adoption of on-farm land use and management practices that maximize environmental and societal benefits. In fact, improving soil health is one of the most effective ways of improving on-farm resilience. Healthy soil improves infiltration and water retention, promotes biodiversity, reduces erosion and helps farmers adapt to climate change, while maintaining their productivity. As the sustainable Canadian agricultural partnership winds down, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is working on a new strategic framework that will be launched in April 2028. Many stakeholders took part in the initial consultations that led to the Halifax Statement in July. The statement charts a course for the work ahead, work that will lead to greater innovation and more growth for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Soil health is definitely one of the priorities that have been brought to our attention. To ensure that we have healthy soils for sustainable food production, we must also consider the economic realities facing farms. The environmental measures that farmers adopt on their farms must benefit both the environment and their farming businesses. I would like to highlight an example where environmental benefits go hand in hand with farm profitability. Nearly 75% of the arable land in western Canada is now farmed using no-till methods. This innovative farming practice leaves crop residue on the soil to reduce erosion and capture carbon in the soil, while allowing farmers to save on input costs, including fuel and labour. I am confident that the national agricultural soil health strategy will support the growth and resilience of this remarkable industry. Helping farmers protect and improve their most precious assets will help them earn a good living. This support will also ensure sustainable food production, improved biodiversity and cleaner air and water for current and future generations. Our government will continue to work with partners across Canada, such as the SCCC, to protect our soil as a vital resource, support biodiversity and help drive prosperity for Canadian farmers. We can and should all get behind this bill.”

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“I want to send this bill to a committee for study. It protects children by stopping them from seeing pornography online, which causes real harm to their mental health. It fits well with other government plans to make social media safer for young people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak to Bill S-209 on an issue that affects us all: our children’s safety online. A week ago, I welcomed my 17-year-old nephew, Charles André, to the Hill. He wanted to deliver a message to the Minister of Health and the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. He came to talk about how he became addicted to porn at the age of 10 and suffered psychological and physical harm as a result. Fortunately, my nephew has a strong support network and managed to break free from this vicious cycle. However, he wanted to make sure that our government puts measures in place to protect children. I want to commend him for his leadership and courage in speaking out publicly about his experience. The post about his meeting with the ministers went viral, and he had to deal with a lot of hateful and violent comments, which is another problem that comes with social media. However, he also received a lot of kind comments. Young people, mothers and fathers expressed their support for Charles André’s call for action, which strikes me as a clear message that people want to see the government take the necessary measures to protect our young people. Children across Canada use online services every day to learn, to express themselves and to connect with their friends, their family and their community. However, these services can also expose children to inappropriate and harmful content and interactions. These harms are very real. They can harm young people’s mental health, their development and their understanding of what healthy, respectful relationships look like. Too many children are exposed to measurable and preventable harms online, and our laws have not kept pace. Pornography is a big part of that challenge. Children are exposed to it, whether they are looking for it or not, including on services that many of them use every day, such as social media. All too often, it only takes a few clicks, without any verifications, for a child to access such content. Parliament is right to examine how we can reduce that exposure. Protecting children from such harm is a responsibility we all share, across party lines. I would like to acknowledge the work of Senator Julie Miville‑Dechêne, who brought this issue to Parliament’s attention through Bill S‑209, as well as the member for Battlefords—Lloydminster—Meadow Lake, who is sponsoring it in the House. This bill reflects a legitimate and widely shared concern that children should not have unrestricted access to online pornography. Let me be clear. Our government fully supports the principle underlying this bill, which is the protection of children. That is why I am pleased to confirm today that the government will support sending Bill S‑209 to committee for study. This bill is closely aligned with the work we are undertaking through Bill C-34, the safe social media act, but that alignment is not an obstacle. On the contrary, it is exactly why we should move forward with Bill S-209. Bill C-34 is based on a simple premise: A child’s online experience is shaped by the content they see, by the way these platforms are designed and by the interactions these platforms enable. These risks rarely exist in isolation. The content, the design and the interactions can combine to amplify the effects on children. That is why Bill C-34 proposes comprehensive measures to make online services safer from the design stage onwards. Furthermore, together with Bill C-36, it establishes a new framework to better protect Canadians online. Rather than relying on voluntary commitments from platforms, our government is proposing to enshrine clear legal responsibilities for operators of regulated social media services and AI chatbot services. Their duties would be brought together under a single framework based on transparency, accountability and independent regulatory oversight. Operators would have a duty to act responsibly by assessing and mitigating risks associated with harmful content. They would have a duty to protect children by incorporating age restrictions into the design of their services. They would have a duty to make content that sexually victimizes a child as well as intimate content communicated without consent, including deepfake sexual images, inaccessible within 24 hours. The bill would also prevent children under the age of 16 from opening accounts on regulated social media platforms unless those services can demonstrate that they are safe for them. As for chatbots, they will be required to direct users to support services when users express thoughts of suicide or self-harm. One important point is that Bill C-34 directly addresses children’s exposure to pornographic content. Under this bill, if the operator of a regulated service has reasonable grounds to suspect that its service is making pornographic content accessible, it would be required to implement age verification or age estimation measures. These measures should be sufficient to mitigate the risk that children will be exposed to pornographic content on the service in question. This requirement is also part of the broader duty to protect children set forth in the bill. The bill also provides clear safeguards by establishing a framework for these measures. Among other requirements, the regulator would be required to ensure that the measures are effective. Personal information could be collected or used only for age verification or age estimation purposes. It would have to be protected while it is being retained and then destroyed once the verification or estimation is completed. These requirements are set forth directly in Bill C-34. They are intended to ensure that the measures designed to protect children also respect privacy. To ensure that these protections are effective, the bill also provides for ongoing independent oversight. It recognizes that protecting young people online requires binding rules and a regulator capable of enforcing them. Bill C‑36 would create the digital safety and data protection commission of Canada, an independent, permanent regulatory body made up of members with proven expertise. For the first time, the major online platforms would be accountable to a Canadian regulator with real power. The commission would be able to conduct audits and inspections, issue compliance orders and impose administrative monetary penalties of up to $10 million or 3% of an operator’s gross global revenue, whichever is higher. It would review the digital safety plans that operators would be required to publish to explain how they are identifying and mitigating risks on their services. It could also make regulations to issue guidelines. The commission would offer support to victims of online harm. It would also serve as a recourse for users who are dissatisfied with a platform’s response to more serious content. It would operate independently. Platforms would no longer be able to get by on mere promises. They would have to demonstrate convincing results. Bill S‑209 and Bill C-34 are both grounded in a well-established principle: Children deserve to be protected, including online. Both bills recognize the importance of protecting children from being exposed to online pornography. This common objective presents an opportunity for us to consider how these two approaches can complement one another and strengthen our efforts to protect children online. That is why our government supports sending Bill S-209 to committee for study. Our commitment to protecting children is clear. The committee is the appropriate forum to examine Bill S-209 alongside the new framework proposed in Bills C-34 and C-36 and to ensure that these initiatives work together toward the shared goal of creating a safer online environment for children and families across Canada. By protecting our children, we are protecting Canada’s future. The experiences young people have online today will help shape the citizens, workers, innovators and leaders they become tomorrow. We have a responsibility toward them and toward Canada’s future.”

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“I want to thank a 17-year-old who spoke to the health minister about how easy it is for kids to see pornography and how it harms them. He asked the government to act to protect young people, and that is what we want to do. His story shows why this online safety bill is important.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the courage of Charles-André, a 17-year-old who chose to give evidence before our Minister of Health about how easy it is for young people to access pornography, as well as the harmful effects it has on their development, both psychologically and physically. He talked about how he would like to see the government take action on this issue in order to better protect young people. That is exactly what we want to do. I want to commend the courage he showed in sharing his own experience, despite the highly intimate nature of the subject, in an effort to help other young people. His evidence will help raise awareness about the consequences of trivializing sexuality and help discourage some inappropriate behaviour among young people. His testimony serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of Bill C-34 and the legislation that came out of Bill C-16. Charles-André is a role model for young people his age. I would like to thank him for his inspiring conduct, his commitment and his courage. We are proud of him.”

“The Bloc Québécois voted to pause the fuel tax before because it was necessary. Things around the world have not gotten better since then, and people in my riding say our measures help them. The Parti Québécois wants to end the federal fuel tax permanently. Does the Bloc agree with that?”

“Mr. Speaker, I always enjoy listening to my colleague, and I dream of one day being able to speak so eloquently. I think that if he goes back to teach economics, I will sign up. I want to go back to the fact that my colleague said that the Bloc Québécois initially voted for the measure because it was necessary. However, the situation around the world has not improved since then. I do not think we can say that things have stabilized very well. My constituents in the riding of Brome—Missisquoi have been telling me how much the measures the government is putting in place are helping them. We are not creating measures just for the sake of burning money. That is not the goal. The goal is to help our constituents. My question is this. The Parti Québécois, which came to power in Quebec City, called for a permanent suspension of the federal excise tax on gasoline. Does the Bloc Québécois share that position as well?”

“I want to honour Suzanne-Marie Landry, who died recently. She spent her life supporting local culture and helping others in my riding.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to Suzanne‑Marie Landry. Suzanne‑Marie devoted much of her life to promoting culture in the Eastern Townships and in my riding of Brome—Missisquoi. She was passionate, engaged and determined. She always focused on helping others thrive by providing encouragement and motivation. Suzanne‑Marie was a cultural dynamo with a zest for life. How sad it is that she was taken from us far too soon. Suzanne‑Marie understood that culture brings us together, gives us a way to tell our story and breathes life into our regions. She left behind a precious legacy and a lasting imprint on everyone who crossed her path. On the day she died, she called me to ask if I was going to see the show in Bromont that night. I told her that, unfortunately, I had an event to go to and that we could talk the next day. I never had a chance to speak with her again. I want to thank my friend Suzanne‑Marie. May she rest in peace.”

“My colleague treated thousands of patients as a family doctor. I want to know why affordability is so important to him.”

“Mr. Speaker, as a family doctor, my colleague treated thousands of patients during his career. I would like to know why affordability is so important to him.”

“We want to pass this bill quickly to help Indigenous treaty partners. Conservatives have delayed bills for Indigenous peoples before. I want to know if they will help us pass this one without delays.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by acknowledging the quality of my colleague’s French. He has nothing to worry about. His French was very good. I would also like to reassure him that our Prime Minister listens to his caucus. I think that is very important. I am going to stick to Bill C-10. The government wants to move things forward. I know my colleague is doing his job, but it is important to note that some Conservative members have, in the past, delayed the passage of legislation affecting indigenous peoples. What assurances can the Conservatives give us that this time their party will work to pass the bill quickly and without unnecessary delay to help modern treaty partners in their ridings?”

“I support this bill. It will improve cell phone coverage in rural areas by making sure coverage data is accurate, updating our outdated policies, and prioritizing service for remote communities and roads.”

“Mr. Speaker, like my colleague, I began my career in radio. That was in 1974. I would imagine he was quite young then. At that time, more people were tuning into AM radio. I rise today with great interest to support Bill C-268. This bill, introduced by my colleague, aims to improve cellular coverage in rural areas across Canada. The member who introduced this bill is my riding neighbour. We often go around together, and we call each other and chat from time to time. There are times when one of us misses something the other just said because the line cut out. We experience these problems, too. I would like to begin by commending her leadership on this issue. I believe she is taking a serious, well-thought-out approach that is deeply rooted in the reality faced by citizens in all regions of the country. Beyond the policies and regulatory frameworks, this debate is about something very simple, in my opinion: enabling Canadians to stay connected to loved ones, to services, to the economy and, most importantly, to their safety. Over the past several years, we have collectively made significant progress in terms of improving Internet access. This was discussed earlier. Substantial investments have been made to bridge the digital divide, which had become unacceptable. However, while progress has been made on that front, there is another equally fundamental and persistent issue, that of cellular connectivity. Today, in Canada, nearly one-quarter of provincial highways have no reliable cellular coverage. Let us imagine what that means in practical terms. It means that a parent driving on a highway with their kids may have no way to reach someone in an emergency. It also means that a worker driving around a rural region may not have cell service for tens of kilometres. It also means that an accident could happen and there could be no immediate way to call for help. This is not some hypothetical situation. This is an everyday reality. In my riding of Brome—Missisquoi, these situations are all too real. Dead zones are part of the landscape there. These include stretches of rural roads, forested areas, valleys, entire concessions and villages. I am thinking of Clarenceville, Saint‑Ignace‑de‑Stanbridge and the area between Bromont and Cowansville. Even at home, I have to wave my phone around to get a signal. I am not talking about a connection that is simply slow or unstable. I am talking about total silence: no calls, no messages, no access. The consequences are very real. For instance, farmers tell me that they have to deal with disruptions in their daily operations, even as modern agriculture increasingly relies on connected technologies. Entrepreneurs also tell me that this limits their ability to innovate, attract clients and grow their businesses. Self-employed workers tell me about contracts they have lost simply because they could not be reached. Above all, citizens confide in me that they feel vulnerable when they are on the road, when a loved one is travelling and when they realize that, in certain situations, they are completely cut off from the rest of the world. The impact of these disruptions is not limited to full-time residents of our regions. In a riding like Brome—Missisquoi, we get tens of thousands of visitors a year. They include families, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy our scenery, our wineries and our local attractions. A lot of these visitors are city dwellers who are used to uninterrupted connectivity, and when they encounter our dead zones, the consequences for them and for local residents are very real. People may get lost, be unable to use GPS, have trouble reaching emergency services if needed, or simply be unable to communicate with loved ones. Situations like these can quickly turn a positive tourism experience into a source of stress and anxiety. In addition to the impact on individuals, this situation also has economic repercussions, because an area with unstable connectivity is less attractive. Visitors may be reluctant to come back. Tourism companies may lose business opportunities. All this is to say that the cellular coverage issue in the regions does not just affect the year-round residents. It affects everyone who visits, invests and contributes to the economic vitality of our communities. In a riding like mine, cell service is not a luxury. It is a matter of public safety. It is a matter of economic development and a matter of regional equity. However, the official data make it seem like the issue has largely been resolved. The data shows coverage rates as high as 97%. Let me just say I know one thing about coverage: If the phone is showing just half a bar, there is no coverage. It is important to remember that this data is largely based on information self-reported by telecommunications companies, without any systematic independent verification. This makes no sense. As a result, there is a disconnect between what the numbers suggest and what citizens actually experience. When the data is flawed, so are the decisions. That is why the first good thing about Bill C-268 is that it tackles this problem at its root: the quality of the information. The bill requires the CRTC to establish a mechanism for independent verification of cellular coverage data. I believe this is a simple, reasonable and essential measure. Before we can fix a problem, we must first see it clearly, and right now, we cannot do that. Today, underserved areas are all too often underestimated or even invisible in decision-making tools. The second pillar of this bill is just as important: modernizing our spectrum policy framework. This framework has not been updated since 2007. At that time, smart phones were barely a thing. In fact, they were only just coming onto the scene. Digital usage patterns were radically different. Data requirements were incomparable to what they are today. Since then, everything has changed, except the framework. Continuing to rely on a framework designed for a different era means accepting that our policies are lagging behind reality. That is why the bill provides for a comprehensive review within 18 months. This review must address a fundamental question: Does our current approach truly enable us to serve the whole of Canada? In light of the experiences of regions like mine, the answer is quite clearly “no”. Market forces alone have not been able to ensure equitable coverage. This is not a criticism; it is a statement of fact. In densely populated areas, investment happens naturally. However, in rural areas like ours, in remote regions where costs are higher and where, obviously, return on investment is less immediate, roll-out remains limited. That is precisely why the third pillar of the bill is essential. It introduces a clear priority for underserved areas. It requires that future spectrum policy decisions consider, in a clear and deliberate manner, the needs of rural areas, remote communities, indigenous communities and roadside coverage. Roads are not trivial matters. They are the lifelines of our country. They connect our communities and support our economy. I want to conclude by once again congratulating my colleague. She did tremendous work and I think the issue needed to be tackled head-on.”

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“No one in Canada should feel unsafe because of their religion or who they are. Hate against Muslims has made too many people feel unsafe. I want to know how this bill will help people feel safer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would first like to tell my colleague how deeply moved I am by what he just said. I also want to go back to the comments that a Conservative member made yesterday about the noose, which I think were shameful. Here in Canada, no one should feel unsafe because of who they are, what religion they practise, or where they gather. Recent incidents of Islamophobia have left too many people feeling vulnerable. Could my colleague tell us how Bill C-9 will help our constituents feel safer?”

“I want to thank Remorquage Boissonneault and tow truck driver Luc Dumont. They towed my 94-year-old father's broken mobility scooter for free. The company does not charge seniors for this service, which helps them stay independent.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I want to highlight an act of generosity that deserves recognition. Recently, my father, who is 94 years old, had his mobility scooter break down. This vehicle is much more than a means of transportation for him. It also represents his independence and freedom. We called Remorquage Boissonneault for help. Once the vehicle had been towed, I asked the tow operator, Luc Dumont, how much we owed him. His response was that we did not owe him anything and that he does not charge seniors for that type of service. My father was touched by this simple gesture, which allows seniors, who often live on modest incomes, to avoid an extra expense and maintain their mobility. At a time when we often talk about the major challenges that our seniors face, it is important to recognize these concrete gestures that are truly making a difference in their daily lives. I want to thank Remorquage Boissonneault for their generosity and for their example of solidarity with our entire community.”

“Cities and local groups need help to build affordable housing. How will this new government corporation give them that help?”

“Mr. Speaker, municipalities and community organizations are asking us for more tools to help them build affordable housing. Can my colleague explain how to create this new Crown corporation to meet those needs?”

“Many women who face abuse from a partner have a hard time getting justice. How does this bill make it easier for them to get help from the justice system?”

“Mr. Speaker, many women who experience intimate partner violence face obstacles in accessing justice. Can my colleague explain how Bill C-16 would improve access to justice for women who experience intimate partner violence?”

“Canada's economy grew by 1.7% in 2025 and is bringing in more foreign investment than it has in 18 years. I want the Minister of Industry to explain why the Conservatives ignore these facts.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know that the Conservatives prefer punchy catchphrases, sometimes to the detriment of the facts. Here are the facts: The Canadian economy grew by an estimated 1.7% in 2025 and is expected to post the second-fastest growth in the G7 in 2026‑27. That is a fact. Canada has just reached an 18-year high in attracting direct foreign investment. That is a fact. We will never hear the Conservatives cheer for our economy or cheer for our workers. Could the Minister of Industry explain why?”