Mr. Chair, once again, I am listening to a member opposite rifle through all the Liberal talking points. We are here to talk about the auto sector, not about other issues to deflect from the main topic.
My region of Niagara, in the 20th century, was the hub for manufacturing. In 1969, 47% of all jobs in the Niagara area were in the auto sector. In 2008, there were 4,000 direct jobs. In 2014, that number shrunk to 2,900. Today, there are only 1,400 people employed in the auto sector.
Can the hon. member explain how the Liberals' plan for the auto sector has any value? Can they look our auto workers in the eye in Niagara and say they have a plan?