Madam Speaker, I will have the opportunity to rise several times today to ask a question or make a comment.
There is something bothering me in what the hon. member just said. Could he tell me how seasonal workers will benefit from the so-called training tools that he raved about at the end of his speech and that are supposed to be included in this bill?
There seems to be an inconsistency in the member's speech. First, Quebec has always maintained that manpower training should come under provincial jurisdiction. Therefore, I cannot see how the federal government could boast about promoting manpower training. Second, I represent a region that relies heavily on seasonal industries. It is not our fault if the water is frozen in the wintertime and we cannot fish. The same logic applies if you plant or cut trees in the bush.
These workers have noble occupations too. They do not need additional training to do their work. Sure, they learn and improve their skills every year, but this in itself will not extend their season. The purpose of training is to increase the work period. How does the bill before us, and on which we will vote this evening, benefit people from these regions?