Mr. Speaker, the Council of the Federation has been meeting for 10 years without the Prime Minister.
The federal government should work more closely with the provinces to tackle the economic and budgetary challenges we are facing, particularly those affecting innovation. Those challenges are having a negative impact on economic development and job creation in Canada.
Yesterday, our leader unveiled a plan to kickstart manufacturing and small business job creation. The plan includes a major innovation and business modernization component.
When will the government support our Canadian manufacturers, which invest in research and development and create good jobs?