Mr. Speaker, buying local is even more important during this COVID-19 pandemic.
More than ever, our small shop owners, artisans and farmers need the public to stand behind them and buy their products and services. I would like to draw the attention of the House to the human dimension of buying local and having contact with the person whose work gives us an exceptional quality of life.
By extension, demanding more Canadian products will make us all safe when it comes to all the goods and services we consume. It is important that we learn from the tough times we are going through and do things for the long term with the human dimension in mind when it comes to safe supply in the future.
The political choices made in the coming months will leave a lasting mark on the Canadian economy. Let us choose the right direction together.