Mr. Speaker, last week I had the immense pleasure and privilege of meeting many of my constituents in my riding office.
My team and I organized an open house in order to listen to concerned and worried constituents who are trying to understand why this government has it in for them.
One thing was clear: the increase in the number of unemployed workers is affecting the entire Marc-Aurèle-Fortin community.
We also collected donations of food for the food banks in our area, which are needed more than ever during the holidays.
At last count, more than 800,000 Canadians depend on food banks. I would like to thank these organizations that work to bring about change in areas where the Conservative government has decided to do nothing.
I will always stand up for the fair distribution of our wealth and, above all, I will always encourage civic action.
I thank my constituents for giving me the opportunity to be involved.