As I was saying, our region is ready. It is not the region that is lagging behind, but instead, it is Ottawa that is holding it back. We are not asking for special treatment. We are simply asking to be allowed to get on with our work, to be given the resources to achieve our ambitions, to have projects assessed quickly, and to have clear, stable and predictable rules. Our vision is simple: We want to put Saguenay's economic development back on track by leveraging our resources, our expertise and our resilience. This means less red tape and bureaucracy to encourage energy independence, not dependence on foreign countries.
Rhetoric does not pay the bills. Broken promises do not build industry. Poorly thought‑out regulations do not create jobs. It is time to build. It is time to produce. It is time to break free of the regulatory chains that are holding us back. It is time to become more self‑sufficient and less dependent on others.