Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, Mr. Paterson.
In 2005, the Liberal government implemented a $1.6 billion plan to revitalize the forest industry, but the Conservative government subsequently cancelled it. The Conservative government couldn't care less about the forest industry. The Bloc Québécois can't do anything about it. You are right: Quebec and Canada deserve a federal government whose position is absolutely clear, in order to know what to expect.
In response to a question from my colleague, the Hon. Denis Coderre, you said that employees must be redirected to other industries. I know that, in the case of the Gatineau plant, the restructuring committee is currently carrying out a study. I would say that your financial participation in that regard is minimal. Do you consider it to be a bogus study or are you sincere and in good faith when you say that you want to help the plant find a new vocation? These studies require funding. How much can you put in to help the plant find a new vocation and save these peoples' jobs?
The former town of Gatineau Mills revolved around the plant which you now own. Now you are abandoning, not only the workers, but also much of the new City of Gatineau, something we consider unacceptable.
Can you tell us that you will be investing more money, more energy and more resources with a view to finding solutions for these workers?