Mr. Speaker, the Quebec forestry industry is going through an unprecedented crisis, but it cannot look to the incompetent Conservative government for assistance.
After abandoning the economic development of the regions of Quebec in their budget, the Conservatives have abandoned forestry workers for the benefit of the Americans and a bargain-basement deal on softwood lumber.
Just ask workers who have lost their jobs in Abitibi, in Mauricie or in the Outaouais.
Why is the Conservative government not doing something today to fix the mistakes caused by its incompetence and inertia on softwood lumber?