Mr. Speaker, I am very concerned for our regional forestry worker . The Liberals, with the support of the Bloc Québécois, are threatening the regions with an order that will kill 1,400 jobs, at the very least.
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change's decision will seriously jeopardize the survival of our regions, and yet the minister could not even be bothered to go and meet with them. What we know now is that the Bloc Québécois is no longer a party that defends the regions. It is always looking out for the areas around Montreal. The proof is that the new Bloc candidate in Repentigny, Patrick Bonin, has taken a clear stand in favour of the order and is asking the federal government to intervene. This is really a Liberal-Bloc coalition.
The Bloc Québécois no longer understands what is happening in the regions. Ignoring these realities is not just irresponsible. It also demonstrates that there is a clear disconnect between Montreal's concerns and those of the regions. It is time to take action to protect jobs and the future in our regions.
Let us put an end to this hypocrisy and make room for common sense.