Mélanie Joly
Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Quebec · Liberal · Canada
“Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, we are the party that wants to create wealth in Canada. In this tariff war, we must control what we can at home, given that we are in a world where we cannot control what lies beyond our borders. What we can control is how we build. High‑speed rail will allow us to create 51,000 jobs.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is a serious man who knows business and understands the economy. Right now he is working with all the first ministers, basically all the premiers of our provinces and territories, to make sure that we are dealing with the impacts of the trade war, which is never alluded to by the Leader of the Opposition.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are taking care of our people. That is why Quebeckers and Canadians trust us. The Prime Minister , the Minister of Finance , the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade and I work every day to protect people in the steel sector. Among other things, we have protected the steel sector by preventing all forms of dumping.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have great news. In May, there were 88,000 new jobs, led by jobs for young people. Young people are getting new jobs, and so are women across the country. We have other projects I can cite, and I am convinced that the Leader of the Opposition will rejoice. There are 300 new jobs with Hitachi in Varennes, Quebec.”
“Mr. Speaker, to hear the Leader of the Opposition talk, it seems like he takes pleasure in the prospect of bad news. The reality is that there is plenty of good news. I am going to give him some. There are 200 new jobs at Tenaris in Sault Ste. Marie. We have just secured more than 300 jobs at Kruger in Trois-Rivières.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are working with the Government of Quebec to help companies in Quebec and across the country that are affected by tariffs. That is why we recently announced $1.5 billion to support businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors that were affected by the White House's new tariffs.”
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“Mr. Speaker, of course we are taking note of the new tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration. At the same time, we completely disagree with these tariffs. This is why we are here to help the furniture industry. We are also here to help the softwood lumber industry. Today, we launched a program to support our SMEs through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, or CED. I hope that I can count on my colleague's support to help businesses in his riding and across Quebec.”
“Mr. Speaker, the closure of Kap Paper is a gut punch to workers, their families and, of course, their communities. The federal government is at the table and willing to help. The province needs to come back to the table. That being said, along with the Minister of Jobs , I am meeting with the executives from Kap Paper this afternoon, and we are in solution mode.”
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague has clearly chosen to translate a question that was given to him by his leader. Our answer is clear. Interest rates are falling. We are attracting foreign capital through our major national projects and our international defence strategy, and we will create more jobs across the country.”
“Mr. Speaker, actually, economists would disagree with what my colleague is saying because interest rates are falling and wages are rising faster than inflation. What we are doing right now is attracting capital from around the world. Our goal is to do that through projects of national interest, such as the Port of Montreal at Contrecoeur or the major rail line everyone has been talking about that will connect all of northern Quebec to the Port of Saguenay. We are working on big projects. We want to build more homes and we also want to have a defence strategy.”
“Mr. Speaker, interest rates are down, and as we speak, wages are growing higher than inflation. Meanwhile, the CPPIB CEO says that the world's largest investors are focusing on Canada. What are we doing? We are building national major projects. We are making sure also to launch a new defence industrial strategy that will create jobs in this country. The opposition needs to come on board to make sure Canadians benefit from it.”
“Madam Speaker, we know that trade tensions with the United States are affecting our businesses and workers. I met with them throughout the summer in places like Sault‑Sainte‑Marie, Hamilton, Saguenay and Bécancour. Together, we came up with solutions, such as the $5-billion strategic response fund and $1 billion in support for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and all the regional economic development agencies. These measures seek to help our businesses pivot, adapt and, most importantly, preserve and protect jobs, while promoting economic growth. We will be there for our businesses.”
“Madam Speaker, my colleague asked what the government plans to do. The government's plan is clear: It seeks to protect and create jobs and invest in major national projects that will have economic benefits across the country, including my colleague's riding. At a time when trade tensions are running high around the world, Canadians want their government to have a plan and to follow it. They also want that plan to deliver economic benefits. That is exactly what we are doing.”
“Madam Speaker, one thing is clear. The government understands that we need to cut taxes for middle-class Canadians so they can afford proper nutrition, as my colleague said. That was why, in the circumstances, we cut the taxes of 22 million Canadians. We also managed to lower taxes for first-time homebuyers and remove the consumer carbon tax. All of these measures are good news for anyone wishing to enjoy a good standard of living.”
“Madam Speaker, the economy is growing and we saw the last numbers. The GDP grew in July. Meanwhile, interest rates are being lowered. This is good news. My colleagues should know, because many Conservative voters agree with it, that we cut taxes on the middle class. We were also able to cut taxes on first-time homebuyers, and we cut the carbon tax. Since so many Conservative voters are in favour, and of course many voters in general, please just support the government's agenda.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are all gathered here together in the House of Commons to make life better for Canadians, and the goal is, of course, to be able to work together to respond to Canadians' needs. I would like to tell my colleague that, last week, the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate, which means that many people in Canada, including homeowners and business owners, will finally be able to get some help in making ends meet at the end of the year. What I can also say is that we cut taxes for the middle class and for first-time homebuyers.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have the best deal on earth right now when it comes to exporting because 85% of all our products being sent to the U.S. are without any tariffs. We know that we need to be there for the businesses and workers in the sectors that are now tariffed, and we are here with $6 billion on the table to help them. We also know that we are over-dependent on the U.S., and all members of the House should be getting behind the government's plan because we need to diversify.”
“Mr. Speaker, we know that the Leader of the Opposition believes in isolationism, which means basically that Canada is by itself in the world. The Liberals believe that we need to engage in the world. We need to make sure that Canada is working with trading partners from Mexico, and from Europe to Asia. That is why the Prime Minister will continue to travel to make sure to engage with leaders in the world. We believe that this is the way to build a strong economy at home, save and protect jobs, create new ones, attract foreign direct investments and, ultimately, make sure that Canada's voice of peace and multilateralism is heard in the world.”
“Mr. Speaker, clearly, the opposition leader does not know what he is talking about. Let us look at the Canadian economy right now: Interest rates have gone down, and the Bank of Canada announced a key interest rate of 2.5%. That is good news for anyone who owns a home or is about to buy one. We know that we must work with Mexico. We must also work with the United States. That said, our strategy is not only to build Canada strong, but also to look for other trade partners in Europe, Asia, certainly in Mexico, to grow our economy.”
“Mr. Speaker, what is shocking about the Leader of the Opposition 's comments is that he is always talking down Canadian workers, Canadian businesses and the Canadian economy. The good news is the Bank of Canada reduced rates yesterday. We should all be celebrating. This is good news. Liberals will be there for businesses in the tariffed sectors, including aluminum, steel, autos, copper and all the other sectors, because we know that these workers are important, these businesses are important, and we have a plan to build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister believes in having a strong relationship with Mexico, our second-biggest trading partner. That is exactly why he is in Mexico today meeting with the president to make sure that we can have our trading relationship on par. The other thing the Leader of the Opposition needs to understand is that we are living in a much more dangerous and complicated world, with trade tensions having impacts on trading partners all around the world. We will stand up for workers, we will stand up for our businesses and we will build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, there is good news today. The Bank of Canada has reduced the interest rate to 2.5%. This is something that all entrepreneurs and all businesses are taking note of, and obviously consumers as well. We are focused on jobs, and we heard across the country this summer that we need to be there for businesses that are trying to pivot and adapt. That is why we put $5 billion on the table to help them. Meanwhile, we are going around the world attracting foreign direct investments because we need to build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, it goes without saying that our goal is to lower costs for Canadians. We are taking action. My colleague should take note. In the meantime, the government is also doing everything to create jobs. Even though there are tariffs on certain sectors, we have implemented a significant strategic initiatives fund of $5 billion. Some businesses in my colleague's riding are affected. As the Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, I will be happy to work with my colleague on finding solutions for those business owners.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure my colleague and remind him that we cut taxes for the middle class. That is the first measure that we put in place. Then, we also cut taxes for first-time home buyers and eliminated carbon pricing. This summer, we lowered Internet prices for Quebeckers and Canadians. We also increased competition in the telecommunications sector. My colleague should simply support the government and its agenda to lower costs for Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, I have a lot of respect for my colleague. I would like to remind her that we already cut taxes for the middle class and first-time homebuyers, and as many Conservatives have asked us to do, we also cut the carbon tax. All that is to say that, over the summer, we also took very strong action to bring down costs for broadband services and increase competition in the telecom sector. We will continue to be there for Canadians and to build Canada strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Prescott—Russell—Cumberland for her excellent question and her outstanding work. Canada has a strong aerospace sector, but we need to go even further. We need to do more to help the industry. We got some good news at the Le Bourget air show. A Polish company, LOT Polish Airlines, placed an order for 40 Airbus A220 aircraft, with the option of purchasing 44 more. They will be built in Mirabel, Quebec. France is also purchasing some GlobalEye aircraft from Bombardier. We will create jobs. We will strengthen our aerospace industry.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his highly pertinent questions. Our goal is to be able to work with him, through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, for instance, so that even businesses in the Beauce region that manufacture prefabricated homes can have a hand in achieving the housing priorities of the minister and the government. I look forward to working with him. We need to create jobs, and we need to build homes.”
“Mr. Speaker, I think it is important for my colleague to remember that we are in the midst of a tariff war and that this is an urgent matter. The member need only talk to Quebec aluminum workers. If he dares, he can also talk to people in the auto and steel industries in Ontario. In short, we need to act quickly. We need to work together to pass the bill to build big infrastructure projects. If the member is still not convinced, then he should talk to Quebec Premier François Legault, who supports the bill.”
“Mr. Speaker, one thing is clear: Canadians know that we are there for them in a tariff war. We are there for our steel and aluminum workers. We are there for our auto sector. We are there for all Canadians across the country because we know we have to play our part. Some 22 million Canadians will benefit from a tax cut. We will also be there to build our country at a time when it is under attack.”
“Mr. Speaker, one thing is clear. This government is moving quickly. We have been able to do more in 100 days than many other previous governments have. This includes cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians and cutting the GST for first-time homebuyers. If the opposition supports us, of course, we will also be able to pass a bill that is essential to supporting our workers and our industries that are currently at risk because of the tariff war. I hope the opposition will be there to support us.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will tell you who is proud of Bill C-5 , and that is aluminum workers in Quebec, who are represented by 44 members of this government from Quebec. Steel workers in Ontario are also proud of this bill, since their jobs are currently at risk because of a tariff war with the Americans. Rather than pointing fingers, the Bloc Québécois should acknowledge that we are in a tariff war and help us come up with solutions.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for the question and congratulate her on her election. Canadians elected us with a clear mandate: to be bold and ambitious. That includes the important task of building the economy with the strongest growth in the G7. That is why we are moving forward. This important bill will help build one economy out of the 13 provincial and territorial economies. I hope that the opposition parties will answer Canadians' call and help fast-track this national interest bill.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am well aware of the situation, as are the Prime Minister and his cabinet. We are well aware that the 50% tariff was imposed in a completely unacceptable, unjustified and illegal manner on aluminum workers in my colleague's riding, as well as on steel workers in the ridings of several other members here. That is why we are implementing very strong countermeasures. We are also in touch with industry and labour, and we are going to fight for the tariffs to be removed.”
“Mr. Speaker, we will create jobs in this country. We will invest in our manufacturing sector. We will invest in the steel and aluminum sector. That is why the announcement that the Prime Minister made today is pivotal. It will create jobs across different industries, including at GDLS, including in the member's riding. We will also make sure that we build Canada through major national projects. That is why we need to support the one Canadian economy bill.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives may have turned their backs on the Canadian Armed Forces, but our government certainly has not. Today we are announcing historic investments in defence. We are going to properly equip the Canadian Armed Forces. We are also going to build ships, aircraft and other equipment in Canada. We are going to create jobs in Quebec and across the country, and we are going to protect our sovereignty.”
“Mr. Speaker, unlike my colleague who likes to complain, especially when asking his questions, our goal is to find solutions. I will be pleased to work with him because there are solutions on the table and provisions to help businesses manage their cash flow. That is why, today, I was with the CEOs of the steel industry to talk to them about what is possible. Let us work together and be constructive.”
“Mr. Speaker, it goes without saying that the forestry industry is important. The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and I will be working on this issue. It will also be a pleasure to work with the Bloc Québécois member to protect and create jobs in his riding and across Quebec, especially in the regions affected by the tariff war, as is the case for the forestry industry. In the meantime, we will work on solutions. We are ready to discuss this with my colleague because we have solutions that can be made available, particularly through Canada Economic Development for Quebec regions.”
“Mr. Speaker, naturally, we are working every day to fight the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum. I met with the CEOs in the steel industry again this morning, and I am in contact with those in the aluminum industry. We will continue to fight those tariffs. We will also protect our industries in Quebec and across Canada, and we will invest and build. That is why we are going to build an extremely strong defence industry to support our jobs here. We will have major projects of national significance that, I hope, the Bloc Québécois will support.”
“Mr. Speaker, I understand and respect my colleague's point of view. That is why I will be pleased to work with him to help the businesses in this industry in Beauce. I am the Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and we have funding to help these businesses. Let us work together. Together, let us stand up to the U.S. government that is imposing completely illegal and unjustified tariffs.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for her important question and for the great work that she does in Thérèse‑De Blainville. It goes without saying that we are in the midst of a tariff war. We believe that the tariffs are completely unacceptable, unjustified and illegal, and that is why we are in problem-solving mode. We will invest in projects of national significance that will create jobs across the country, including in the steel and aluminum industry. We will invest in defence and diversify our markets so that our steel and aluminum can be exported elsewhere in the world and so that we can stop depending on—”
“Mr. Speaker, I spoke with the heads of Rio Tinto, Alcoa and Alouette last night. We are here to support our aluminum companies. The Minister of Finance is also having a number of meaningful conversations. We know how important aluminum is to Quebec. We know how fundamental aluminum workers are. That is also why I spoke to Magali Picard of the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec earlier today. I have been in contact with the steelworkers union and Unifor. We will keep working on this.”
“Mr. Speaker, the jobs in the member's riding are extremely important, and I look forward to working with him to make sure they are safe and protected. We should all be working together, as people across the country are looking at this government and these politicians because the trade war that was launched against Canada is existential. It is putting the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians at risk. That is why we have a plan. We will fight, we will protect and we will build.”
“Mr. Speaker, contrary to what my colleague said, I was in Bécancour just two weeks ago to meet with Alcoa's executives and, of course, with the workers and the union. I was also in contact with Rio Tinto Alcan, because it is important in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean. We are working around the clock to protect investments and jobs. There is also money available through the regional economic development agencies. Canada Economic Development, in Quebec and in my colleague's riding, is supporting jobs and businesses as we speak.”
“Mr. Speaker, on Sunday evening, I was at an aluminum summit in Montreal. We talked to people in the industry. I have also been in contact with Quebec's minister of the economy. Of course, what is happening in the aluminum sector is very concerning. We are here to help manufacturers, unions, and of course, workers. We are going to use Canadian steel and aluminum in our major infrastructure projects, we are going to build a defence industry that will also help us create jobs in steel and aluminum, and we are going to diversify our international trade.”
“Mr. Speaker, one thing is clear: A majority of Canadians voted for us. As well, my colleague needs to understand that we are here to support aluminum workers. The Prime Minister, cabinet and I are committed to talking to the aluminum industry. The same is true for the steel industry and the unions. Since the beginning of this tariff war, we have been there to ensure that the tariff response is in place, to fight, to protect workers, and to build. We will build Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, at a time when we are in a trade war and know that our steel and aluminum workers are worried, we are standing up for them. We will continue to make sure that we fight by having strong countertariffs, that we protect our workers and that we build. We will build very strong, major national projects.”
“Mr. Speaker, we know that we need to make sure that we fight back with strong countertariffs against the rhetoric coming out of the White House. However, our strategy has been working. There are only two countries on earth that have put up countertariffs against tariffs by the Americans: China and us. Today the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said that the threat of 50% tariffs on the steel and aluminum sector is completely unacceptable. We will work with our allies within American society, and we will make sure that we fight back.”
“Mr. Speaker, we will not only make sure that Canadian steel and aluminum are in our major projects, but we will also make sure that all the investments we are putting up in defence are to create jobs, which will have an impact on the steel and aluminum sector. That is why the United Steelworkers mentioned, at a time when our steel and aluminum sectors are being hit by massive U.S. tariffs, that this is the kind of leadership it has been demanding and that has been delivered by the government.”
“Mr. Speaker, we know that there is a lot of anxiety across the country in the steel and aluminum sector, particularly in Hamilton. That is why I was in contact with the CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco over the weekend. I also talked to the head of the Canadian steelworkers and am making sure that our MPs from Hamilton are really on board as they are fighting for jobs in their communities. This rhetoric coming out of the White House is extremely preoccupying, but no executive order has been signed. That is why we will continue to fight with countertariffs to protect our workers and make sure that we build national projects.”
“Mr. Speaker, what is in the national interest is creating and protecting jobs. That is the question that people in every Bloc Québécois riding and every riding here are asking themselves: Who can deliver the goods? Only one party can, and that is the Liberal Party. Only one government can protect and create jobs, and that is the Liberal government. We will get there by working with the Government of Quebec, of course, and by working with all the provinces. In this tariff war, it is essential to refute the White House's rhetoric and create jobs at the same time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I think the Bloc Québécois needs to understand that the Prime Minister 's role is to be able to talk to everyone, whether they are in the aluminum, steel, clean energy or conventional energy sectors. That is the job of the Prime Minister, which no Bloc Québécois member will never be. That said, what is most important right now is that we want to build. We are going to invest in major infrastructure projects. For Quebec, one of the fundamental infrastructure projects is the high-speed train between Windsor and Quebec City, something the Bloc Québécois should support.”
“Mr. Speaker, it goes without saying that Quebeckers are very concerned about the White House's tariff war. That is why they elected 44 Quebec Liberal MPs, something they have not done since 1981. We are going to be there to stand up for jobs in the aluminum sector because we know that this sector is being threatened with higher tariffs. Of course, we will work with the members from Saguenay—Lac‑Saint‑Jean, Bécancour and other regions, and we will stand firm and strong to protect our jobs.”
“Mr. Speaker, I understand my colleague's concern; the entire aluminum sector feels the same way. That is why, over the weekend, I attended the 2025 aluminum summit in Montreal on Sunday evening. I not only met with industry leaders, but I also spoke with the unions. We will continue to support our aluminum sector in Quebec. We will use aluminum and steel from Quebec and Canada in our infrastructure projects. We will create jobs, we will protect them, and we will be able to defend ourselves against this injustice imposed by the White House.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague for the fact that she will now be my critic. It is good news. I am looking forward to working with her. Indeed, the comments coming out of the White House are preoccupying. That being said, no executive order has been signed yet, so we take these comments very seriously, but we are working on all scenarios. That is why the Prime Minister is in Saskatoon meeting with the premiers of the provinces and territories, and it is also why we will make sure we execute our plan to fight, protect and build.”
“Mr. Speaker, we know there is a lot of anxiety across the country, particularly when it comes to the steel and aluminum sectors. That is why, over the weekend, I was in contact with industry leaders, as well as union leaders, and we will continue to make sure we protect their jobs. To be in solution mode, we will make sure that Canadian steel and aluminum are used in our major infrastructure projects. That is why steelworkers said over the weekend, “At a time when our steel and aluminum sectors are being hit by massive U.S. tariffs, this is the kind of leadership we've been demanding and [it] has delivered.””
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for her hard work and congratulate her on her election in Sudbury. She is right. The tariff war launched by the Americans is having a direct impact on our workers and creating a lot of uncertainty across the country. That is why we are going to invest heavily in creating jobs across the country, including in her riding of Sudbury and in northern Ontario. We will attract investment from around the world. We will reduce our dependence on the Americans. Canada is not for sale. We are ready to do business.”