Mr. Speaker, I can offer the assurance that our government will work with the affected workers and communities.
We have a large number of available programs. We know that several are also in the hands of the provincial government, assistance to workers in particular.
As hon. members are aware, we have transferred close to $600 million to the government of Quebec over the past year, through the manpower agreement, precisely so as to help workers in this economy and in this industry.
We are going to continue to work with a sense of responsibility that will help Canada.