Mr. Chair, I thank my colleague for Shefford for his speech. It is important that we discuss this issue in the House today.
A while ago, I put a question to another member concerning the $50 million in measures over a five-year period that will actually give $200 of $300 a month to each business, everywhere in Canada. Here are the questions I wanted to ask my colleague for Shefford.
First, even if he is far removed from these issues, does he think that these funds can meet the needs of the textile and apparel industry?
In addition, in his riding of Shefford, what are the consequences of the government's disengagement for several years and of the fact that, today, it suddenly comes up with some measures?
What consequences and what repercussions does the member foresee in his riding in terms of job loss and business failures?