Mr. Speaker, my question is along the lines of what has already been stated by the minister.
The minister has been working hard in order to ensure that there is regional development not just for this industry but for other industries also.
For the record, I have had a lot of association with the textile and apparel industry over the course of the many years I have been in the House. I can say that both sides, but especially the apparel side, were very satisfied with the announcement the government made in December. I have heard no criticism about it. In fact, the president of the Canadian Apparel Federation applauded the government's initiative and said that the proper measures were put in place to ensure that the industry has a future.
The government continues to work with the industry on the textile side. We have to look at researching new fibres. Canada has always been at the leading edge of helping industries become future industries. We cannot change the past with respect to lost jobs, but as the minister put on the record today, we have to look to the future and see what tools we can provide the industry. There are high tech industries in Quebec that are doing research into new fibres.
The minister gave some great examples earlier. I would like the minister to give us a few more examples of some of the initiatives that were taken in order to assist the industry. I would also like him to give us a few examples of initiatives that were taken in terms of the councils the government is working with.