Mr. Speaker, either the minister does not understand the file, or he truly thinks that Canadians are stupid.
I would like to talk about other cuts that will directly affect the people of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and the economy of my entire region.
According to the Union of National Defence Employees, 144 civilian jobs at the Saint-Jean military base are being eliminated. The military base is an important economic driver in my region.
Why are the Conservatives attacking so many regions in Quebec with their budget cuts?