Mr. Speaker, not only is $71 million not enough to help the thousands of workers affected by the crisis, but we have learned that not all affected workers will be able to benefit.
How does the Minister of Human Resources Development explain that most of the federal measures for workers will not apply in eight out of twelve of Quebec's regions, regions such as Lanaudière, la Mauricie, Beauce, and the Eastern Townships, despite the fact that the softwood lumber industry is vital to them?