Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a look at a national challenge.
As the member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, I come from a rural region that relies on funding from economic development agencies. The government has made major cuts in this area, complicating the lives of those living in Canada's rural regions who rely on these funds to diversify their economy.
Why is the government abandoning the regions in their budget, particularly given that their campaign slogan was about our region in power?