Mr. Chair, I would like to take a moment to thank my colleague because I know how proud the young people of Moncton—Dieppe are tonight to have a strong voice in Ottawa. She is a colleague I can applaud. She is a strong voice for the region and for New Brunswick. When my colleague speaks, Ottawa listens. The proof is that my colleague was one of the architects of many of the measures found in the budget and the economic statement. I really want to tell the people of Moncton—Dieppe that they made an excellent choice, because my colleague has been doing an extraordinary job for many years. It has been a privilege to serve alongside her.
She is right. In our economic statement, we said we need to build Canada strong for all, by putting structural measures in place. One of the key measures is the Canada Strong fund, our first national sovereign wealth fund. Together with the Prime Minister, we decided that we wanted to create a vehicle for collective wealth. We have seen how the sovereign wealth funds set up in Nordic countries, for example, have benefited communities, workers and families. In a very Canadian way, we are allowing individuals to invest. Ordinary folks will also be able to invest in this major fund, if they are interested and have a bit of savings. They will see their investment grow over the years, and they will be able to say that they helped build this great country. We talk about a strong Canada for all, and there is something very Canadian about telling people that they can contribute if they want to.
I want to once again thank my colleague for her outstanding leadership, because she has always been there to remind us of how we can build communities. I know that she comes from a part of the country that is a lot like mine. We often talk about rural areas and the regions. My colleagues also understand the importance of the regions. I have to say that she is an outstanding colleague who has done important work, and many of her ideas found their way into the 2025 budget and the economic statement.
This evening, I would like to thank her for her work on behalf of the people of Moncton—Dieppe.