Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.
Canada's mining industry is going through some very difficult times, especially in my riding, with the closing of gold mines in various regions of the country. We must intervene in order to ensure the future and the security of thousands of jobs in this sector. Between 1948 and 1976 the government adopted a program of emergency assistance to provide support to the industry during such periods of difficulty.
What will the Minister of Finance do to help Canadian miners keep their jobs and ensure a prosperous future for our mining industry?