I would also add the words “textile and” after the word “imports”. So the motion would refer to the textile and apparel industries in two places.
Next, after the words “apparel imports from China”, I would add the following:
Since the purpose of the safeguards is to give the industry time to adapt and modernize, they should be accompanied by such assistance measures as: - Improvement of the CANTEX program and its extension to the apparel industry - An income support program for older workers who cannot be reclassified
—which is something that was promised by the Conservative government, of course—
Measures to encourage the use of Canadian textiles In accordance with the desire expressed by the House on February 8 and October 15, 2005.
And that the committee report to the House.