International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the government does not seem to understand how important the aluminum industry is to my region. The Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region is responsible for 60% of Canada's total production. Production alone accounts for 7,000 jobs. It is the cornerstone of my region's enti

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, I would like to clarify for the Prime Minister that there is a country in North America called Mexico. That country does not produce aluminum but imports it from China. There is also a nation in North America called Quebec, which produces 90% of all of Canada's alumi

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, unlike Canada, the United States knows how to negotiate. The U.S. government, which is also a minority government, took the opportunity to increase its negotiating power, include the Democrats' priorities and get concessions on drug prices and labour rights. Here, i

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, my colleague said that the middle class was a priority for the government. Back in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, the middle class depends on the aluminum industry, supply management and forestry, three sectors that have taken a hit in every single trade agreement signed

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the regions of Quebec are right to worry about the lack of protection for aluminum in the new NAFTA. With the consent of the House, a little later we could table an impact assessment that reveals that six major projects are compromised by the lack of protection for Q

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I listened very carefully to the minister. Her speech was very interesting. The Bloc Québécois is not particularly opposed to the agreement. There is only one provision that bothers us, and that is the one affecting the aluminum industry. Can the minister explain w

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his excellent speech. In the negotiations for the past few multilateral agreements, Quebec always seems to end up as a bargaining chip. It happened with softwood lumber, which still has no protection, it happened with the many breaches in s

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I really enjoyed my esteemed colleague's speech. He talked about how the negotiation process was not transparent enough, and I agree with him. I think there should be a mechanism that gives the provinces a say in multilateral agreements like NAFTA. Would he agree

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, in CUSMA, the government decided to protect steel but not aluminum. Let me repeat once more that 70% of steel auto parts must be North American, and the steel must be melted and poured in North America. The aluminum in these parts, however, can come from anywhere, be

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my colleague from Chicoutimi—Le Fjord on his speech. I have to admit that I was a bit concerned yesterday. I was wondering whether he still supported the aluminum industry because, as everyone knows, a large group of protestors came here to the Hou

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I have addressed the House on a few occasions, but always during oral question period. Therefore, I have not yet had an opportunity to thank the people of Jonquière for electing me. I am pleased to stand up for them here, although today's circumstances are quite unfo

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, it is important to understand that repeating a lie does not make it true. The aluminum sector has not been protected. Let me point out again that it seems to me that the 70% of auto parts was mentioned because the idea is to protect the automotive industry, not the

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. I also care about indigenous communities. Canada is made up of three nations, namely the Canadian nation, the Quebec nation and the indigenous nation. Unfortunately, the indigenous and Quebec nations are often left out of multi

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I find it astounding to hear the member opposite refer to the Premier of Quebec, because it is probably the first time he has ever listened to him. My colleague has selective hearing. He only hears what the Premier of Quebec says when it suits him. I could also poin

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I find the hon. member's point of view very interesting. I have taken a closer look at the sections he mentioned and I even think that some could be added. We do not have to just look at the first nations in the negotiations. We could also look at the Quebec nation,