Mr. Speaker, at the end of this month there are several important co-operative agreements due to terminate between the federal government and my province of New Brunswick. The co-operative agreements in such areas as agriculture, forestry, mining and economic development are extremely important to the citizens of New Brunswick.
Both my government and the Government of New Brunswick are emphatic about the importance of jobs and the dignity they bring to our citizens. These agreements are extremely important to New Brunswick in its efforts to maintain current employment and work toward future job creation.
I urge all parties involved to expedite a successful conclusion of the negotiations to extend these agreements for the benefit of the citizens of my constituency of Carleton-Charlotte and all of New Brunswick.