Madam Speaker, we know that trade tensions with the United States are affecting our businesses and workers. I met with them throughout the summer in places like Sault‑Sainte‑Marie, Hamilton, Saguenay and Bécancour. Together, we came up with solutions, such as the $5-billion strategic response fund and $1 billion in support for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and all the regional economic development agencies. These measures seek to help our businesses pivot, adapt and, most importantly, preserve and protect jobs, while promoting economic growth.
We will be there for our businesses.