Caroline Desrochers
Trois-Rivières, Quebec · Liberal · Canada
“Mr. Speaker, I do not know where my colleague is getting his information, but I would encourage him to refresh his search skills, because then he would see that we added 88,000 new jobs to the economy, that the cost of rent is starting to drop and that wages are on the rise.”
“Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the battle of Trois‑Rivières, a historic milestone that occurred on June 8, 1776, in my beautiful riding. At the time, the American colonies were trying to make Canada and Quebec their fourteenth colony. However, they suffered a crushing defeat at Trois‑Rivières and retreated.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am curious about something. If the Conservatives are so constructive, I would like the member to tell me, of the hundreds of hours the Conservatives spent speaking on this bill in committee, how many minutes, because, yes, we are talking in terms of minutes, were spent discussing the actual subject at hand.”
“[ Translation ] Two hundred and fifty years later, we are commemorating not only this historic event but also the rich heritage of Trois‑Rivières and the work of those who preserve our collective memory. I therefore invite everyone to come visit our region this summer and discover this important chapter in our history.”
“In Ontario, we partnered with the City of Ottawa to build up to 3,000 affordable homes for mixed-income households. To sum up, the number of agreements and projects that are shovel ready far exceeds the time I have to speak.”
“Bill C‑26 includes other measures, among them targeted tax relief, such as the elimination of the 5% GST on new rental housing. Here again, the goal is to reduce upfront costs and move projects forward.”
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“Mr. Speaker, today I want to highlight the exceptional work of the women and men of the Canadian Forces Reserves in Trois‑Rivières. Every day, the men and women of HMCS Radisson and the 12e Régiment Blindé du Canada embody the professionalism and dedication that is at the core of our armed forces. Whether they are on a mission here at home, supporting Canadians during floods or helping battle COVID-19, or whether they are serving overseas, such as with Operation Reassurance in support of NATO, they always step up. Their ability to mobilize quickly and to protect, support and represent Canada with honour deserves to be recognized. I want to thank these military members, the majority of whom have busy professional lives beyond their commitments to the Canadian Forces.”
“Mr. Chair, I understand that the forestry industry is very important in my colleague's riding. I want him and the families in his riding to know they have my support. With Build Canada Homes, we made a commitment to double housing construction. We know that this will help our forestry industry because it will get all these contracts. If 13,000 jobs are on the line in my colleague's riding, I have to wonder why he voted against budget 2025. This budget introduces Build Canada Homes, provides investments to help businesses innovate and invests in programs that will help workers. I would like my colleague to explain why he voted against that and against the 13,000 jobs at stake in his riding.”
“Madam Chair, I thank my colleague for his excellent question. Indeed, the investment policy of Build Canada Homes clearly promotes the use of Canadian wood, including mass timber. It also encourages developers to use wood for the construction of large structures. This is not really being done in Quebec yet, but it is being done extensively in British Columbia. The building code allows for buildings of up to 18 storeys. This type of program will help accelerate development and support our lumber industry.”
“Furthermore, when it comes to combatting climate change, the Build Canada Homes investment policy launched on Saturday makes it clear that one of our investment priorities is the energy efficiency of the materials used, in order to reduce our environmental footprint.”
“Madam Chair, action has already been taken. Last week, I visited a company that specializes in prefabrication and met with Arbec workers who thanked me for the measures introduced by the Government of Canada. That does not mean that the situation is not difficult for industries; we understand that. It is also difficult for workers and their families. However, we are here and we are taking meaningful action. When we talk about the Build Canada Homes program, we are actually talking about fast-tracking the construction industry's development in order to create new opportunities. In all the prefabrication companies I visit, the walls are made with Canadian wood, Quebec wood. That is what we are trying to do. That is why we have developed a thoughtful and well-designed budget.”
“Madam Chair, I worked at Global Affairs Canada for 20 years, including under the Harper government, when we were grappling with the same tariffs, the same problem. People can say whatever they want, but these issues have been around for years. We fought, we always succeeded, and we will do the same this time around.”
“(2020) [ English ] The forestry sector is much more than an industry; it is the backbone of hundreds of communities, both rural and urban. [ Translation ] By investing in local construction, we create positive benefits for all communities. By encouraging innovation, we help small businesses in remote communities access new markets. Canada's future is strong, resilient and united. We will build it together with Canadian wood, Canadian labour and Canadian determination.”
“Our government has also launched Build Canada Homes to foster innovation and align investments with sustainability, so that new homes will be built with Canadian wood and will be affordable and climate-resilient. On this side of the House, we actually believe in climate change. One of the most promising opportunities for softwood lumber is in the construction of prefab homes. Of course, Canada cannot build the future of the forestry sector without the leadership of indigenous peoples. Our government has prioritized not only partnership but also empowerment by funding indigenous-led forestry companies, supporting the construction of prefab homes in communities, and ensuring that knowledge, responsible management and economic benefits flow to first nations, Métis and Inuit communities.”
“For our softwood lumber sector and the value chains it supports, this means stable and predictable demand for Canadian lumber, panels and engineered products. It means new markets and more jobs in Canada. In concrete terms, this means affordable housing complexes where Canadian lumber is at the core of every construction project, with recreation centres, libraries and day care centres built with modular elements of Canadian wood, supporting families and young children, while creating local jobs. We have always excelled in sustainable resource management and innovation. Today, more Canadian sawmills have an exceptional opportunity to modernize so they can produce mass timber and all kinds of wood for innovations that will allow us to build taller, safer and healthier buildings with a lower carbon footprint.”
“This initiative aims to keep businesses afloat in these difficult and volatile times by providing them with essential financing and credit when the usual sources run dry under the pressure of unfair U.S. tariffs. This is not a temporary situation, but a commitment to continuity, stability and future growth. However, we know that liquidity alone does not guarantee the future. That is why this support is being rounded out by reskilling and development programs, enhancements to the EI program for workers in the softwood lumber sector and a $500-million investment to help the industry diversify its production and markets. Budget 2025 provides roughly $186 million in new funding to implement the buy Canadian policy, which takes effect this month and will be fully implemented by the spring.”
“We will accept nothing less than a fair deal for Canadian industry and families. [ English ] We will not settle. [ Translation ] We recognize that the economic uncertainty pervading the forestry sector has repercussions that extend beyond businesses. They touch the lives of children, families, teachers and educators, health care workers, first nations and countless communities. This means that our response needs to focus exclusively on Canadians whose daily lives are profoundly connected to our forests. Last August, the Prime Minister announced a major forestry industry support program. I want to highlight one key component of this program: $700 million in loan guarantees through the Business Development Bank of Canada.”
“Madam Chair, it is a privilege to rise in the House today to take part in this debate on an issue that is very important in my region of Mauricie. For more than 40 years, the softwood lumber dispute with the United States has been weighing heavily on the Canadian economy. Our neighbours' unfair arguments have been repeated over time, through changing priorities and different administrations, regardless of political affiliation. Canadians are deeply disappointed by the United States' decision to impose additional tariffs as part of its section 232 investigation. These measures are completely unjustified, and Canada will vigorously defend its industry by all means possible. Although duties and tariffs have changed, one thing remains the same: Canada stands firm.”
“Madam Speaker, the Build Canada Homes investment plan will emphasize sustainable construction. We will prioritize the use of sustainable materials, such as certified Canadian recycled wood, as well as low-carbon materials in order to reduce our emissions, ensure climate resilience and support the Canadian value chain. We will prioritize technologies that will make it possible to build buildings and housing with the highest-efficiency materials in order to achieve net zero.”
“Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to work with my colleague on housing issues. I can assure him that the issue of homelessness continues to be a priority. The 2025 budget includes a $1‑billion investment in transitional housing to address the challenges associated with homelessness. For example, we are in discussions with the Réseau Solidarité Itinérance du Québec and the National Right to Housing Network to find solutions. We are in discussions with the Quebec government about projects in several cities throughout Quebec to address homelessness. With the cold weather coming, this is an important issue. We understand the urgent need to take action and we are working hard on it.”
“Madam Speaker, if my colleague is so concerned about the industries he is speaking about, I strongly encourage him to vote for the budget we are putting forward because, first of all, it protects jobs in strategic sectors. Second, as I said earlier, we are committed to doubling the construction rate. This will help the forestry industry in particular. It will create more jobs. In recent months, one of the vital things we did to address the current situation was to protect jobs through forestry programs. We announced investments of up to $1.2 billion in programs to support forestry. We have been fighting a long time for softwood lumber, and I have been following the situation for a long time. We have come to expect ups and downs, and we are still there for forestry workers.”
“In closing, we are at a crossroads. This is a moment that our children and grandchildren will remember. It is a moment that calls for greatness and courage, that calls for putting politics aside. Canadians expect us to work together to build the Canada of tomorrow, a strong Canada.”
“Budget 2025 makes historic investments in defence and in the Canadian military to modernize the military's working conditions and the equipment at its disposal, including record wage increases for the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces. They are the ones who make sacrifices every day to protect us. Defence investments will enable us to build and protect the far north, construct dual-use infrastructure that will benefit communities and invest in research and development so that our industries can continue to innovate. I will work to ensure that industries in Trois‑Rivières and Mauricie contribute to this evolving ecosystem, in order to support companies such as Marmen and Infinition, which provide good jobs in my riding. With the new buy Canadian policy, we are ensuring that these investments will benefit businesses across Canada.”
“We are also stimulating our economy by building the major infrastructure projects we need to support this growth, so that our ports are ready to meet demand, so we can connect our communities to Canada's far north and so we can make travel by high-speed rail easier along the Quebec City-Toronto corridor, with a stop, of course, in Trois‑Rivières. We are also continuing to sign agreements to open up other markets and encourage the diversification of our exports around the world. Let us talk for a few minutes about defence and protecting our sovereignty. Trois‑Rivières has a long and proud military history. In 1776, when the United States was trying to annex Quebec after American troops arrived in Montreal, the battle of Trois‑Rivières was decisive in pushing our southern neighbours back to the other side of the border once and for all.”
“Next, we are investing in competitiveness. With the productivity super-deduction, we are introducing tax incentives to enable businesses to write off their venture capital investments right away. For Trois‑Rivières businesses such as FAB 3R and Germain et Frère, this helps counter uncertainty and make our industries more competitive and productive, in addition to creating the best investment climate in the G7. In fact, international economists are already predicting that we will have the strongest growth in the G7 next year.”
“On this side of the House, we choose Canada because we know that Canada is the envy of the world. We have everything we need to succeed here at home: talent, ingenuity, the industries we need, plenty of land, the energy resources the world needs and the critical minerals that will power the technologies of the future. (1610) In the face of uncertainty, there is only one thing to do: take action and forge ahead with a thoughtful and bold plan that focuses on our country. That is what budget 2025 does. First and foremost, the priority is to protect jobs and support the strategic automotive, steel, aluminum, and lumber industries. We are doing this through the $5-billion strategic response fund, the regional tariff response initiative, and two programs worth up to $1.2 billion to support the forestry industry.”
“For a long time, Trois‑Rivières' economy revolved around a single industry, paper, with Canadian International Paper, among others, as a major employer. When the industry took a hit in the late 1990s and early 2000s and the paper mills closed, the city went through some tough times, but it managed to bounce back and emerge from this situation even stronger and more resilient. The city had to be ambitious and bold. Trois‑Rivières envisioned a different future and rolled up its sleeves to make it a reality. Today, Canada finds itself with a dance partner that is looking to unilaterally change the rules. Faced with this, we have two choices. We can resign ourselves to it, or we can choose to take control of our destiny and focus on what we can control.”
“We are also going to build strong communities with the community infrastructure and public transit they will need to reach their full potential. We will work hand in hand with all levels of government to ensure our communities are resilient in dealing with climate change. We will make sure they have the water infrastructure to support the densification of urban areas, which we need. In short, we are going to build strong communities. This budget has a very clear common theme: building the future. To build the future, we need vision and confidence. On this side of the House, we have confidence in the future. We know that it will not be easy, but with budget 2025, we are investing in what we can control. I would like to draw a parallel here with my riding, Trois‑Rivières.”
“However, we need to change our methods if we are to build faster. That is why Build Canada Homes will help modernize the construction industry to incentivize factory-built construction, including prefabricated and modular construction, and accelerate the pace of homebuilding. That is how we get to work. Catalyzing the construction industry will also create more jobs and encourage young people to go into the construction trades or other skilled trades. Budget 2025 also has initiatives to support the training of the workers we will need in the coming years. We will support our critical sectors, such as the steel and lumber sector, with predictable orders. However, we are not only going to build housing.”
“That is what a united people is all about. With these measures, the government is ensuring that Canadians can keep more money in their pockets, but that is not all. We know that rent is the biggest expense for families. The national housing strategy has resulted in hundreds of homes being built in Trois‑Rivières and across Canada, and that includes market housing, affordable housing and social housing. However, we need to do more. That is why budget 2025 is setting up the Build Canada Homes program with $13 billion in capitalization to build more housing faster while focusing on affordable housing. We are committed to doubling the rate of housing construction to increase housing supply and bring prices down. We are also supporting first-time homebuyers through a number of programs, such as the GST tax break on new homes.”
“Education is a right, but it is difficult to learn on an empty stomach, and too many children find themselves in this situation. Back home in Trois‑Rivières, Canada's national school food program is being rolled out in more than 20 schools in disadvantaged areas, in collaboration with partners such as Breakfast Club of Canada and La Tablée des Chefs. In our community alone, this program helps hundreds of children succeed in school and helps families make ends meet when they need it most. In Canada, 400,000 children benefit from this program. No one wants charity. The people of Trois‑Rivières, like all Canadians, are proud people, but no one knows when hard times will come knocking. When they do, people know which party is there for them. This budget reinforces our commitment to give them a helping hand.”
“Madam Speaker, I rise today in the House to talk about the impact budget 2025 will have on the people and businesses in my riding of Trois‑Rivières. This budget will strengthen what we already have, build for the future and protect our territory. First of all, this budget tackles the cost of living by implementing measures to leave more money in the pockets of Canadians and strengthen their purchasing power. These include measures such as the 1% tax cut for 22 million Canadians, including families in Trois‑Rivières, and the Canadian dental care plan, which is helping families and seniors save hundreds of dollars. The budget is also making the national school food program permanent. Later this week, we will mark National Child Day, which celebrates children's rights.”
“Mr. Speaker, unlike the Conservatives, Canadians do not live in a pretend world. They know there is no tax on food. They know which party always votes against affordability, dental care, pharmacare, child care and basically anything with the word “care” in it. Most importantly, Canadians know that our government is there for them with a budget that will protect jobs in critical sectors like auto, steel, aluminum and lumber, and that will build affordable housing and the infrastructures our communities need all across Canada, empowering and catalyzing our economy. If you are really there for Canadians, you will vote for the budget.”
“Mr. Speaker, I take offence at the comment because I did not deny that there is youth unemployment. I explained the programs we have, and I linked all these programs. The member knows them, because we have been studying them at committee. We have been going over them and over the numbers. Yes, youth unemployment exists and it is an issue. We have programs to give students their first job so that they can continue—”
“Mr. Speaker, yes, we should be debating Bill C-4 today. In addition to lowering taxes for the middle class, which affects 22 million Canadians, and eliminating the goods and services tax on new homes for first-time buyers, Bill C-4 also aims to end the consumer carbon tax, something that my Conservative colleagues have been calling for for a very long time. Now we are doing it, but they choose not to debate it. This brings me back to what I was saying earlier: Questions get asked, but there is no real willingness to find a solution.”
“Mr. Speaker, we heard at committee that a lot of employers are looking for people with experience, and this is stopping young people from getting jobs. This is why we have the programs I listed in my speech earlier, like the innovative work-integrated learning program, FSWEP, the co-op program and Canada summer jobs. Again, employers are looking to hire people with previous experience, and this is why we are investing in giving youth those first experiences.”
“Mr. Speaker, the opposition should really consider supporting us in our budget next week, which will contain all of these affordability measures for Canadians across the country. In addition to that, members can engage genuinely at committee in order to bring real solutions. That means not bringing a solution that starts with, “Oh, because the government failed so epically, this is the solution.” The debate cannot start there.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question, and I also thank him for asking it in French and acknowledging the importance of French. I apologize to him and I will endeavour to add French to my speeches in the future. There is no one solution to the issue of temporary foreign workers. We really need to take a measured approach by region and by sector. Yes, there has been a pause, but we need to look into this and be smart about it. It is true that businesses need labour, but it is probably also true that there is undoubtedly abuse in certain sectors. We need to find a way to manage this better.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to read something out. We will double the number of international students in Canada, which will create 86,500 net new jobs. We are going to invest $5 million in this. We will create 173,000 jobs. International student expenditures in Canada will rise to over $16 billion, generating economic growth and prosperity in every region of Canada. This will provide an annual boost of approximately $10 billion to the Canadian economy. That was written by the Conservative government in 2014 about investing in international students and the same kinds of programs we are currently investing in, because they create growth and jobs.”
“In conclusion, we have demonstrated that we are willing to sit down and look at what is and is not working with the program. We are willing to change things and take ideas on board, but we are not seeing authentic and genuine engagement from the other side.”
“They claim to care about them, but every time we put a measure forward to support affordability and youth, they vote it down. They voted against the national housing strategy, the first home savings account and expanding mortgage criteria. They will not commit to cutting the GST for first-time homebuyers, cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians or implementing the national school food program, which has been discussed at length today. When we say we are there for young people and want an affordable life for young people, we have to put our actions where our mouth is. The issue is too serious to not have a real conversation about it. The kind of work happening today and at the committee that is supposed to be studying this does not do the importance of this issue justice. It is very disheartening.”
“We also asked a witness whether the government is currently sending the right signals to youth across Canada about standing up the office for major projects, signalling that we will build infrastructure all across the country, launching Build Canada Homes and committing to building up to 500,000 homes across the country. Those are the signals we are sending when we put together tools and programs for re-skilling, to invest in our trades and to tell young people that we will need more tradespeople in order to build Canada strong. They are the right signals. We asked the witnesses who came to the committee if they thought these measures would help shift the market and what young people decide to do, and they were hopeful. (1730) The truth is that the Conservatives across the aisle are not really there for youth and affordability.”
“Everything we have put in place to help young people gain their first job, keep it and learn on the job is being dismissed in the name of making a point about the work of the Liberal government. We heard across the board at committee about the mismatch between the skills young people graduate with and what the market needs. We heard that from everyone. This needs to be addressed, and we were hoping that through the work of that committee, we could get to some real, concrete solutions, not just slogans and pandering and all of that. This is a real issue. Why are young people not studying the things that society needs them to?”
“We approached this in good faith because we know this is an important issue affecting our youth. We invited witnesses and we had genuine questions for them about all of these programs that I have mentioned. We tried to understand what works well, what we could do better, where we could do more and how we could do things differently. Those were the lines of questioning we brought to committee. In contrast, we saw the opposition at committee constantly blaming temporary residents for youth unemployment. All of the meetings were in public. I invite everyone to watch those committee hearings. The opposition completely dismissed all of the programs that are providing youth with what they need in order to enter the job market, like re-skilling, training and the innovative work-integrated learning program.”
“This includes maintaining the 40% increase to grants for full-time students, part-time students, students with disabilities and students with dependants. It also includes an increase in the Canada student loan limit from $210 to $300 per week of study. Nearly 600,000 Canadian students are expected to benefit from the 40% increase in the amount of non-repayable grants, and 367,000 students could benefit from the increase in the weekly loan limit. All of these enable us to provide additional funding in the form of interest-free loans to students with unmet financial needs who need it the most. I could go on and on, but I will put my notes aside for a moment and go back to what brought us to this very important conversation we are having this afternoon. We agreed at committee to study youth unemployment.”
“There is the Canadian apprenticeship strategy, which provides programs, services and financial support for apprentices to help them train and obtain certification in the skilled trades. Apprentices can access EI benefits during their technical training and obtain up to $4,000 in interest-free Canada apprentice loans for each period of technical training, up to a maximum of $20,000. To round out these supports, the Canada Revenue Agency provides tax credits and deductions. On top of all of this, apprentices may be eligible for additional supports offered by their province or territory. As if that was not enough, we have extended temporary increases to student grants and loans through the Canada student financial assistance program. We are making post-secondary education more affordable.”
“Last year, the program enabled more than 51,000 post-secondary students to obtain paid work experience with employers. Since 2017, more than 300,000 internships have been created, thanks to an investment of $207 million. More than 34,000 employers and 420 post-secondary institutions participate in the program and three out of four employers have indicated that they would be likely to hire students after their internship. (1725) This year, the Government of Canada is supporting approximately 159,000 employment opportunities for young people and students through the youth employment and skills strategy, Canada summer jobs and all of these other programs I have mentioned. Our actions are getting results, but our efforts to help young people in Canada find jobs do not stop there. There is more.”
“Through the programs under the broader youth employment and skills strategy, not including Canada summer jobs, we are helping more than 20,000 youth in 2025-26 with employment supports tailored to their needs. This includes internships and skills development opportunities, which help the next generation shape Canada's future. Like Canada summer jobs, the youth employment and skills strategy program complements the wide range of government programs under the youth employment and skills strategy. Let us not forget the student work placement program, which accomplishes two things. On the one hand it helps post-secondary students develop professional skills. On the the other hand, it helps employers recruit and develop talent. It does this through paid work-integrated learning opportunities.”
“ESDC's youth employment and skills strategy program provides funding to organizations to help them deliver a range of activities to help youth overcome barriers to employment. It is a very flexible program that supports services tailored to the needs of each individual. Services include mentorship, skills development opportunities, training and wraparound supports such as dependant care support and mental health counselling. There are also job opportunities in various sectors such as IT, transportation, hospitality and social services. This program also works. Seventy-three per cent of its participants were either employed or returned to school.”
“This program works and it is an integral part of a larger whole. It is important to understand that this program is part of a much wider suite of programs that the government offers through the year to help young people find work. It is part of the youth employment and skills strategy, a horizontal Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada with strategies delivered in partnership with 11 other departments, agencies and Crown corporations. For example, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation delivers a housing internship for indigenous youth program, Environment and Climate Change Canada delivers the science horizons youth internship program, Canadian Heritage delivers Young Canada Works, in both official languages, and ESDC delivers Canada summer jobs, as previously mentioned.”
“Through wage subsidies, quality employment opportunities and mentorships, Canada summer jobs, CSJ, helps employers fill job vacancies and young people gain experience that will inform their career choices. For some, it provides their first work experience. Everybody wins, and it works. Let us look at the latest numbers. Since 2019, Canada summer jobs has generated over 530,000 job opportunities. This year, for summer 2025, we have created up to 6,000 additional opportunities. That is on top of the already 70,000 jobs announced, for a total of 76,000 jobs for young people across the country. In 2024, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada conducted an independent audit of the program. It found that youth participating in CSJ have better long-term earnings than those who do not.”
“Madam Speaker, more than ever before, the Government of Canada is stepping up our efforts to help young people in Canada find employment and it is working. We offer a wide range of programs and initiatives. The first one that comes to mind is, without a doubt, Canada summer jobs. Every year, thanks to Canada summer jobs, thousands of young people gain meaningful work experience that helps prepare them for their future careers. The Canada summer jobs program helps employers in the not-for-profit, public and private sectors create quality summer jobs for young people aged 15 to 30. It supports private sector companies with 50 or fewer full-time employees. It takes into account local and national priorities as well as labour market needs.”
“We visited businesses in our ridings, and I can say that temporary foreign workers are here to fill the gaps in our industries. They are not here to steal jobs from young Canadian workers.”
“Madam Speaker, I wonder if the member opposite understands how the temporary foreign worker program works. [ Translation ] I will ask my question in French, since it is my first language. The last time the program was reviewed was under the Harper government, and we are still following the same procedures. Does the member know how the program works? Is she aware, for example, that employers have to pay a lot of money, and that the process for bringing people in is very rigorous? Or is she suggesting that business people and businesses are actually choosing to pay more to individuals who are less qualified in order to avoid giving jobs to young Canadians? It seems to me that that is what I am hearing. I am also wondering whether the member had a chance to speak with business owners in her riding over the summer.”
“Madam Speaker, we are hearing the Conservatives blame youth unemployment on temporary residents and blame the government for the increase in temporary residents. I am wondering whether the member, who was in the House in 2014, remembers when the Harper government launched the international education strategy with the goal of doubling the number of international students to 450,000. Do you remember that?”
“Madam Speaker, this is an issue that we have been studying in committee. I am curious as to why the Conservatives are using the issue of youth unemployment. It is a serious issue, and there are things we can do about it, but instead they are focusing the gist of their comments on immigration, linking that with youth unemployment, and blaming immigration for it. I would like to hear the member's take on this.”