Mr. Speaker, with all the scandals at Human Resources Development Canada, the minister has an opportunity to do something constructive in the case of Alcan's job sharing program—Solidarité pour la création d'emplois.
In 1995, in co-operation with the federal government, Alcan employees, the Government of Quebec and the company decided to create a job sharing program.
Arbitrarily, after three years, the federal government pulled out, leaving hundreds of jobs in jeopardy.
I beg the minister to review this file objectively. There is much talk of partnership, which I think is one of the most promising avenues for the future, particularly in the outlying regions, where it is difficult to create jobs.
I hope that the minister will show her good faith and that, despite all the scandals, she will be able to do something concrete to help workers in isolated areas.