Chrystia Freeland

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, I have been the Minister of Transport for only a few weeks, but I want to reassure the member opposite that the issue he raises is really important. This is something we have talked about in the department. Right now, we are finalizing our plan. We understand that we have a responsibility to small and medium-sized businesses. We will be there for them.

This evening, I am not allowed to confirm exactly how we are going to do that, but I can assure everyone and all members of the House that we are going to resolve this situation.

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, the answer is yes.

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, I thank the hon. member for his question and for the letter that he sent me on this issue.

I recognize the importance of this issue. We are working with small and medium-sized businesses. I want to assure the member and SMEs that the government will be there for them. I cannot provide all of the details today, but I do want to assure everyone who has participated in this program that we will be there for them.

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, what I know is that we must build Canada and Quebec. We will do so in close co-operation with the province and, I hope, with the co-operation of the members from Quebec.

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, I am so glad we all agree on one thing, which is that truck drivers are important.

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, as I said, it is important to us to collaborate and respect the provinces. We respect the jurisdiction of every province, including Quebec—

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, I hope that the truckers of Quebec and Canada will listen to the discussion and debate in the House.

I am pleased to know that we are all so worried about truckers. On this issue—

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, as the Prime Minister said, today we are talking about laws. We are talking about conditions that will allow us to—

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, as I said, we are in the process of building Canada. We are creating the legal foundation that will allow us to do that. I hope that members who also want to build Canada will—

[Business of Supply, June 5th, 2025]

Mr. Chair, as the Prime Minister has said, we are in the process of building Canada. We are preparing a bill that will enable us to build Canada together.