Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his speech. He is another MP from a Quebec region that will be hit hard by these changes who is speaking up for his constituents. It is wonderful to see that.
During question period, the government told us a little about what it believes is the solution. The Minister of Finance boasted that more Walmart stores will open their doors in Canada. I guess the Conservatives want people to work there.
We would like our constituents to continue to have jobs that are not only good for them, but also good for our local economies.
I would like my colleague to talk about the fact that the minister seems to be completely ignoring what is happening on the ground. The government keeps saying that we are trying to scare people. In fact, somewhat the opposite holds true. We are bringing these demands to the House because they are the demands of the people we represent.
Protests are being held in Quebec, New Brunswick and elsewhere. We participate in these protests, but they are initiated by the people. We are simply speaking on their behalf in the House of Commons.
I would like my colleague to talk about the fact that the minister did not consult these people.
When members of the government rise, they do not really understand why these people are opposed to these changes.
I would also like him to speak more about the minister's lack of consultation and her ignorance of the reality, especially in Quebec.