Mr. Speaker, let me set the record straight. The Canadian Tourism Commission's budget was cut by 19% in 2014.
For thousands of workers in Quebec City's tourism industry, the summer is a short but critical time for them to earn enough money. The Conservatives cut the budget for the organization that promotes Canada as a world-class tourism destination in foreign markets, and our tourism businesses are paying the price. In 2014, Canada ranked 20th of 50 countries for tourism revenue compared to 17th in 2013.
Will the Conservatives invest to save the—