Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand today with petitioners who are calling for a better Canadian manufacturing strategy.
The headlines are troublesome. They include massive job cuts, company closures and hard-working families losing their main source of incomes. Those are only some of the by-products of Canada's current manufacturing crisis. It is a problem that is affecting millions of Canadians who work directly or indirectly in the sector.
We, as members, must put forward a plan to help these families and to help secure Canada's future economic prosperity.
The petitioners call upon Parliament to develop and implement a plan of action to protect Canadian manufacturing jobs in consultation with all stakeholder, including the labour and business communities.
A better strategy is urgently needed to protect Canadian workers and protect Canada's economic future.