Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my Bloc colleague for speaking to an issue that is not only important to Quebec, but is also very important to the forestry industry in British Columbia.
We on this side of the House believe in delivering a real plan for Canada's forestry sector, a national plan that serves all communities and forestry workers. I agree with the member that we have to come up with a comprehensive plan. In 2005 we announced a real plan for the forestry sector that addressed the issues at the heart of the motion, such as, loans, support for research and development, new technology, skills development and community adjustments. In 2006 when the Conservative government took over, it cancelled that plan. That is what has affected a lot of communities in British Columbia.
Is the $179 million that my Bloc colleague is talking about for Quebec forestry workers only, or is he also concerned about the forestry workers in British Columbia?