Mr. Speaker, while the Jenkins report talks about the importance of innovation to economic prosperity, the Canadian Space Agency is dealing with the impact of the Conservatives' cuts.
In fact, 700 jobs and internationally recognized expertise are in jeopardy in Saint-Hubert, which is in my riding.
The uncertainty surrounding the agency has consequences for the entire aerospace sector. The agency is synonymous with the Canadarm, Julie Payette and Chris Hadfield.
Will the Minister of Industry guarantee that these jobs will be protected?