Mr. Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to talk about our balanced budget that benefits every Canadian family from coast to coast to coast. Our budget makes investments in the forest sector that will create jobs and grow the economy.
Here is what the Quebec Forest Industry Council has to say, “By this budgetary measure, the Canadian government is recognizing the forest industry’s major contribution to the country’s economy. With [over 200 000] direct jobs, including some 60 000 in Quebec, the industry contributes to Canada’s GDP to the tune of nearly 21 billion dollars”.