Mr. Speaker, recognizing that now is the time, the government is focused on building Canada strong for all of us in different ways.
When we think of securing our future and of the economic potential, the thousands of jobs and the contributions to the GDP, it is not just about the space industry but also involves our aerospace industries and post‑secondary facilities, with both direct and indirect jobs. We are talking about tens of thousands of lives. All of us get impacted by it. The legislation is a critical step in moving forward.
I am wondering if the member could provide his thoughts on why it is important that, as a House, we deal with this issue at this time so we can create—