We asked you a few questions about competition in the manufacturing industry, namely competition from Asia or elsewhere, in industries such as textiles and furniture.
There is a great deal of concern among companies in Quebec and Canada. People think that this competition could result in many job losses in rural communities, on farms, etc. Competition could have an important impact on the vitality of communities. We establish safeguards, and we want government policies that provide more support to industry to make it more competitive and productive.
In your opinion, how can we really take our place in the manufacturing sector or in the soft sectors, as they are called, in light of the competition from Asia? What steps should the government take to support the industry or perhaps not support it, depending on the issues involved?