Madam Speaker, we all understand that our businesses are going through tough times. That includes the forestry industry as well.
Members know that the community adjustment fund announced in our economic action plan has been well received by workers, families and communities across Canada. The NDP and the Bloc obviously decided to vote against it, even without reading the document.
I would like to share with the House some of the feedback on the community development trust, and I would like the member's feedback on it.
After the Prime Minister announced the community development trust, the Premier of B.C. said:
The federal government has made a commitment to workers across the country.... I can tell you, it's an important step. It's an important step in building partnerships. It's an important step for workers.