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View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
The Canadian economy is going through a period of extraordinary uncertainty due to COVID-19. We've known this for three months. We've continued to be open and transparent about the measures we've put in place for Canadians, workers and businesses. In fact, we have reported biweekly to Parliament on the total cost and status of our plan's measures.
As soon as it's possible to provide clear economic projections, we will provide a comprehensive update to Canadians—
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
Mr. Chair, before I ask my question, I'd like to pay tribute to the Minister of Justice, particularly to his versatility. Today, he talked about forests. Yesterday, the Minister of Justice talked about Davie and indigenous affairs. Really, this minister is very versatile.
My question is directly for the Minister of Finance. I like Mr. Lametti very much, but I'd like Mr. Morneau to answer my question.
Yesterday, in a Senate parliamentary committee, the Minister of Finance half-opened the door to an economic update. Based on what he said, it seems that, as we speak, a committee of the Department of Finance is working on an economic update.
Could Mr. Morneau tell Canadians when he is going to table this economic update?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
Mr. Chair, as we know, the Canadian economy is going through a period of extraordinary uncertainty. As soon as it's possible to provide clear economic projections, we will provide a full update to Canadians.
Right now, we can say that we have supported workers, businesses and Canadians with the emergency measures we have put in place. We will continue to do so, because we need to be sure that Canadians can get through this crisis.
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
Mr. Chair, I thought it was too good to be true.
The Minister of Finance is opening the door, and the Minister of Small Business is closing it. We don't know when the economic update will take place, yet all across Canada, provinces are doing economic updates.
Could Mr. Morneau explain to Canadians why he is unable to give one?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
Mr. Chair, since the beginning of the crisis, we have implemented the economic action plan to respond to COVID-19, and we've provided immediate assistance to Canadians, businesses and workers.
Over 2.5 million jobs were protected by the Canada emergency wage subsidy. In addition, 8.4 million Canadians—
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
Mr. Chair, next Friday, the Quebec minister of finance, Eric Girard, will give an economic update.
If Eric Girard can give one for Quebec, why can't Bill Morneau give one for Canada?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
Mr. Chair, once again, we have been open and transparent from the outset. We have devoted our energy to support Canadians, workers and businesses.
We will continue to do so.
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
Mr. Chair, I cannot judge the quality of the work done by the provinces, but what I do know is that Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland have also made efforts to support their residents economically. Those provinces are able to table economic updates. Yesterday, Saskatchewan even tabled a budget.
Why is Bill Morneau unable to table an economic update for all Canadians?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
Let me repeat for my hon. colleague that we are going through extraordinarily uncertain times. We have continued to be open and transparent. We have reported biweekly to Parliament on the total cost and status of the measures in our economic response plan.
Once again, as soon as clear economic projections can be provided, we will provide an update—
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
The minister talks about the total cost of the government's economic expenditures.
So I ask the question: so far, over the past three months, how much has the pandemic cost Canadians?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
As I said earlier, it is important to note that we have put forward measures, including the wage subsidy, which have helped more than 2.5 million—
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
Mr. Chair, I have been trying for four minutes to get anything remotely resembling an answer, and I'm getting absolutely nothing. I am not asking questions for myself; I am asking questions for Canadians.
Why are the government and the Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, not able to table an economic update when some provinces are able to?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
Once again, I would like to remind my hon. colleague that we have provided interest-free loans to businesses. More than 669,000 loans have been approved.
We have continued to support businesses and Canadians during this time—
View Gérard Deltell Profile
CPC (QC)
The only thing that distinguishes the provinces that table economic updates and the current government is political will.
Why does Bill Morneau not have the political will to tell Canadians the truth?
View Mona Fortier Profile
Lib. (ON)
Once again, we have been open and transparent. As soon as it is possible to provide clear economic projections, we will provide Canadians with a full update.
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