Mélanie Joly

In response to a question from Louis Villeneuve

“Even with a tariff war with the U.S., we are still creating jobs. We opened a new green aluminum plant in Quebec and invested $100 million in cleaner aluminum technology.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Brome—Missisquoi for his important question. We know that Canada’s economy is one of those most closely integrated with the U.S. economy, not to mention that we are also in the midst of a tariff war. Despite that, investments are being made in sectors affected by tariffs. In fact, last Friday, together with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, we inaugurated AP60, Rio Tinto’s new plant in Saguenay that will produce the world’s greenest aluminum. We have also invested $100 million in ELYSIS, the latest in carbon-neutral aluminum technology. Simply put, we are capable of creating jobs even in the current tariff environment.”

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In response to a question from Gabriel Ste-Marie

“The forestry industry is going through a hard time. We are working to make government loans available to help these workers and their communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, of course our thoughts are with the workers in Saint-Michel-des-Saints because we know that this is a very difficult time for the forest products sector across the country. That is also why we will be there for them. We currently have a plan for steel, aluminum and copper, which is very beneficial under the circumstances, knowing, of course, that unjustified and unjustifiable tariffs are being imposed on these sectors. However, the Minister of Natural Resources and I are working to ensure that these BDC products can also be made available to the forestry sector. I look forward to working with my colleague on this because we need to support communities across the country.”

In response to a question from Yves-François Blanchet

“We are supporting small businesses across Canada and in Quebec. We recently gave $1.5 billion to steel, aluminum, and copper companies. We are also working to get a good trade deal with the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, it goes without saying that we are there for our businesses, especially our SMEs. We are there for businesses in Quebec and across Canada. In fact, just one month ago, we announced some new funding: $1.5 billion for the steel, aluminum and copper sectors. I have been in contact with a number of stakeholders in Quebec and across Canada. They are very grateful for our help. In the meantime, while the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade is in Washington, we will be there, not just for any agreement, but for a good agreement for Canadians.”

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our economic plan is working. We are selling more goods to countries other than the United States, pay is growing faster than prices, and foreign businesses are investing more here than in other top nations. Also, the Prime Minister answers questions instead of insulting the news.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister answers questions rather than insulting the media. That is the first point. The second point is that I think it is important to understand that our plan is working. Our non-U.S. exports are on the rise; in fact, they are doubling. The other point is that wages have consistently outpaced inflation. Furthermore, we can see that Canada is the most attractive destination in the G7 for foreign investment. It is clear that our plan is working.”

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In response to a question from Gabriel Ste-Marie

“We want shoppers to know their rights. We are taking strong action to create more competition among grocery stores and telecom companies, while also protecting consumer groups.”

“Mr. Speaker, of course we want consumers to be well informed about their rights. We also believe that we need to do more to encourage competition in the grocery sector, particularly in grocery stores and among all the big chains, as well as in the telecommunications sector, where we know that monopolies or oligopolies sometimes exist, which is problematic. That is why we are going to take an extremely clear and aggressive approach to competition, while protecting organizations like Option consommateurs, which are also important to Quebeckers and Canadians.”

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“We are dealing with a trade dispute with the United States, but we are still creating jobs. We have added thousands of new jobs in aerospace and manufacturing across the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are currently managing a tariff war, with an economy that is much more integrated with that of the United States, and my colleague across the way knows that very well. One thing is clear, though: We are creating jobs in the meantime. We have also been able to attract jobs in a number of sectors in our economy. I will give some examples: 3,000 jobs thanks to the agreement with Saab and Bombardier to develop a surveillance aircraft; 350 new jobs at the Kruger plant, in Trois‑Rivières; and 250 new jobs at MDS Coating Technologies, in Prince Edward Island.”

In response to a question from Terry Sheehan

“American steel tariffs have hurt Sault Ste. Marie, but our plan is working. The federal government is investing 76 million dollars to help create 200 new jobs there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank our fantastic MP for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma for his hard work. I know that the community and the town have been going through really tough times because of the unjustified and illegal American tariffs against our steelworkers, but there is good news. Notwithstanding U.S. protectionism, our plan is working, because in Sault Ste. Marie last Friday, we were able to announce 200 new jobs, a $76-million investment by the federal government, and Tenaris’ own investment.”

In response to a question from Gérard Deltell

“Canada leads the G7 in foreign investment. For example, a Swedish company and a Canadian company just partnered to build military planes here, which will create 3,000 jobs.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canada is currently the top destination for foreign investment in the G7. That is my first point. My second point, proving that we are currently a prime destination for business, is that 3,000 jobs were announced yesterday. Saab, a Swedish company, decided to partner with Bombardier, a Canadian company of which we are very proud, to enter the military aerospace industry by building a new surveillance aircraft for us as well as for several other countries around the world. That is how we are going to build a strong country.”

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In response to a question from Sandra Cobena

“The Prime Minister travels the world to bring jobs and investments to Canada, even during hard times. Our work has created more than 70,000 jobs since last fall, and we will keep creating more.”

“Mr. Speaker, we can be proud to have a Prime Minister who not only is travelling across the world to bring back investment and jobs but also is working in a very difficult environment across the world as the international rules order is shifting. That is what Canadians expect. We were able to create jobs across this country. We have been able to create more than 70,000 jobs since last fall, and we will continue to do so.”

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In response to a question from Luc Berthold

“A new partnership between Saab and Bombardier will create over 3,000 jobs. They will build new surveillance planes in Canada for our military and for other countries.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague just referred to some good news today for the over 3,000 people who are about to get jobs because of the new partnership between Saab and Bombardier. Finally, we are going to get a surveillance aircraft not only for Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces, but for the whole world. The United Arab Emirates, France and several other NATO countries want to buy this aircraft, which is finally going to be manufactured in Canada by Canadians.”

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In response to a question from Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba

“An Asian airline ordered 150 planes to be built by Airbus in Mirabel. This shows our plan is working to bring foreign investment to Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, at last, a good question, and it comes from my colleague from Mont-Saint-Bruno—L’Acadie. Indeed, two weeks ago we received some very good news for the aerospace sector, particularly for Airbus in Mirabel. There are now 150 new aircraft under construction in Mirabel. This is an order placed by AirAsia, a Malaysian—and therefore Asian—airline, with Airbus, a European company. All of this proves that our plan is working. We are capable of attracting foreign investment.”

In response to a question from Bernard Généreux

“Our investments are creating jobs. Airbus in Mirabel got a record order for 150 planes, and our funding for Kruger in Trois-Rivières will add 350 jobs.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know how to give the next generation a chance and an opportunity: by making investments that create jobs. We can celebrate the new order for 150 new commercial aircraft from Airbus in Mirabel. This is the largest order in the history of commercial aviation in Canada. That is good news for people in the Lower Laurentians. There is more good news. I was also with the Quebec government when we announced new funding for Kruger in Trois-Rivières, which represents 350 new jobs. We recognize the company’s impact in the region.”

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In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“Quebec business leaders are happy with our work, but we will do more. We are working on solutions to help Canadian companies hurt by new American tariffs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was just speaking with the CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec. She told me how pleased she was with the government’s work. Of course, there is always more to be done, and we will certainly be doing more. In the meantime, I think this is good news. It is good news for companies like BRP, which have been affected by the White House’s new interpretation of tariffs. The same applies to companies like Manac that employ thousands of people in Quebec and across the country. That is why my colleague and I were in solution mode this morning.”

In response to a question from Luc Berthold

“Canada has the second highest economic growth and the strongest financial position among G7 countries. Our economic plan is working, and we are sticking to it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I give my colleague 100% for following his leader’s instructions. He just had to read the question he is asking us today. He is full of jokes this morning. We are going to give him a little lesson on the numbers. Right now, Canada’s economic growth is the second highest among the G7 countries. We also have the strongest fiscal position in the G7. Those are the numbers. Those are the facts. We have a solid plan, and we are going to stand by it.”

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In response to a question from Tim Uppal

“Canada is in a trade war that puts jobs at risk. We just announced $1.5 billion to support steel, aluminum, and copper workers and other workers across the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague in charge of natural resources will be able to answer that question. What I can add to that is that the Conservatives, in all their questions, always forget something that all Canadians know, which is that we are in a trade war. A lot of workers’ jobs are at stake, and that is exactly why today we announced $1 billion through the BDC to help our steel, aluminum and copper workers, and it is also why we announced $500 million to support workers across the country. We have been there since the beginning of the trade war, and we will continue to be there.”

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In response to a question from Tim Watchorn

“Our budget plan is building a strong economy and protecting support programs, even with the tariff war. We cut the deficit by $11 billion. Canada has the second-fastest growing economy in the G7, and we are using that money to help Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague’s question is very relevant, because he mentioned the tariff war, which is real and is affecting regions across the country, including his own. What we are doing though the spring economic statement is building a strong economy. We are also protecting the social safety net that is so important to millions of Canadians. At the same time, we are reducing the deficit by $11 billion. We are doing all that while achieving the second-strongest growth of the G7 despite the tariff war, and we are using our fiscal position to give back to Canadians. That is what building Canada strong means.”

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