Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to respond to the member of Parliament for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles. Job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity remain the focus of this government.
Our economic prosperity, however, depends on our ability to meet emerging and growing labour market challenges. It depends on our competitiveness and our flexibility.
We need to strengthen work incentives so Canadians are better served by working.
Connecting Canadians to available jobs in their local area is vital to supporting our long-term economic growth and productivity, as well as the quality of life for all Canadians.
These changes are about empowering unemployed workers, helping them get back into the workforce and focusing resources where they are needed most. That is what Canadians elected us to do and what the NDP has voted against time and time again. We are here to support Canadian workers and make sure they are better connected to Canadian jobs.