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House Hansard - 286

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 27, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 286 - Feb/27/24
Mr. Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton—Canso, Lib.)
  • Feb/27/24 2:15:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, while lobster is Canada's most valuable seafood export, the industry is more than just numbers. It is about people: hard-working men and women who brave the seas to provide for their families and support their communities. Atlantic Canadians understand the importance of supporting the sector and promoting it on the world stage. That is why initiatives like the Minister of Agriculture's recent trade mission are so crucial. They not only showcase our world-class products but also open up new opportunities for growth and prosperity in the Atlantic region. It is truly unfortunate that some Conservative members of Parliament do not think Atlantic Canadian products are good enough to promote abroad. They are truly out of touch with Atlantic Canadians. It is wrong and it is cynical. Our government remains focused on promoting our products from Atlantic Canada and across the country, increasing demand and driving economic growth for our agriculture and fisheries sectors.
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Context: House Hansard - 286 - Feb/27/24
Mr. Kody Blois
  • Feb/27/24 3:15:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, the Conservatives are not very happy about trade right now, but the minister was in the Philippines and Malaysia promoting trade and the importance of the seafood industry to Atlantic Canada. Can the minister update the House on his trade mission and educate the member for Thornhill on the importance of lobster to Atlantic Canada?
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Context: House Hansard - 286 - Feb/27/24
Hon. Lawrence MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lib.)
  • Feb/27/24 3:15:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for giving me another opportunity to promote world-class Canadian products, including lobster. Farmers and fishers expect their government to open new markets, and in fact, that is just what we did. I officially opened a new Indo-Pacific trade office that will help promote Canadian agriculture and seafood products. I always promote Canadian products when I am overseas, no matter whether I am in the government or in the opposition. It is vitally important that we promote the fishers and farmers who work so hard for their dollar.
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