44th Parl. 1st Sess.

February 12, 2024 11:00AM

Context: House Hansard - 280 - Feb/12/24

Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)

Feb/12/24 3:02:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that is an excellent question. Yes, there are concerns, but there are also great economic developments that are very encouraging for Canadians. Last month, the Canadian economy added 37,000 jobs. Unemployment is going down. Women's participation in the workforce is at an all-time high. What is more, we are attracting generational investments in the automotive, biomanufacturing and natural resources sectors. Canada is positioning itself as an economic leader in the 21st century.

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Context: House Hansard - 280 - Feb/12/24

Hon. Chrystia Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lib.)

Feb/12/24 3:09:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am really glad to have a question about Canadian workers and Canadian jobs because it gives me a chance to share some good news that we got on Friday. The Canadian economy, in January, added 37,000 new jobs. That means we have 1.1 million more jobs than we had before COVID hit. Unemployment fell to 5.7%. That is lower than it was at any time when Stephen Harper was prime minister.

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