Mr. Speaker, we have not received any request or plan from the three plants mentioned by the hon. member.
What I can say is that employers and former workers are welcome to submit a proposal to my department with respect to the reopening of the plants in question. We will consider every possible way of financing worthwhile projects that meet the eligibility criteria and our program requirements.
I also encourage workers to visit our HRDC centres to take advantage of the active measures and programs available to them.