00:00And central to that plan is expanding union training programs right across the country.
00:06And that's why, in the face of unjustified, unprovoked tariffs from the United States,
00:11we're stepping up with large, sustained financial support to protect our workers and our businesses.
00:19Today is Labour Day.
00:21For many Canadians, that means a well-earned day off.
00:24For all of us, it's a chance to celebrate the proud history of organized labour in Canada.
00:30Labour unions have made our economy stronger and our country fairer.
00:34They've fought for better pay, safer job sites, pensions, benefits, paid leave.
00:40They've even defended the weekend.
00:42They've helped share prosperity amongst the many.
00:46Because unions have always understood something fundamental.
00:49It's not just what we build, it's how we build.
00:53And Canada has always been a nation of builders.
00:57From the Canadian Pacific Railway to the St. Lawrence Seaway to Confederation Bridge.
01:03And today, in the face of a global rupture, Canada's building big again.
01:09New ports, mines, energy and trade corridors.
01:13Millions more affordable homes, new roads, railways and airports.
01:17And we're building it all in solidarity with workers.
01:21That's why the government has launched the Team Canada Strong.
01:25To recruit, train and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers.
01:31And central to that plan is expanding union training programs right across the country.
01:37And that's why, in the face of unjustified, unprovoked tariffs from the United States, we're stepping up.
01:44With large, sustained financial support to protect our workers and our businesses.
01:49And help them to retool, retrain, diversify and build.
01:54That's another thing unions have always understood.
01:58When we look out for each other.
02:00When we work together.
02:02When we're united.
02:04There's nothing the Canadian workers can't do.
02:07So happy Labor Day, Canada.
02:11Yes, thank you.
02:11And great idea, Mr. Chairman.
02:13Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for being here today.
02:15Last year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the United States saw a 5.5% decline in
02:24international visitors.
02:25We were the only major economy to see any decline.
02:29In my home state of New Hampshire, tourism is the second largest industry, both by revenue and it supports 70
02:36,000 jobs.
02:36Canada has long been our largest share of foreign visitors, but last year we saw a 30% drop in
02:44Canadian tourism.
02:45Largely due to the loss of trust and goodwill because of this administration's rhetoric around Canada.
02:53Secretary Letnik, last week you said about Canada's economic strategy, and I quote, they suck.
03:00I believe your spokesperson then said this was about Canada's economy leeching off of the U.S.
03:07How does insulting our closest ally and neighbor help the businesses in my state of New Hampshire, and states all
03:15across this country,
03:16who are hurting because of the loss of Canadian business and tourism?
03:24Canada's economy leans on the 30, the incredible $30 trillion economy of America.
03:32There's no doubt about that, Mr. Secretary, but insulting our closest ally and neighbor who provides a lot of business.
03:40We have a lot of businesses in New Hampshire, small businesses who work on both sides of the border.
03:45We have all those Canadian visitors who are not coming because of your comments and comments by the administration.
03:53How does that help our economy?
03:55It is outrageous that Canada will not put U.S. spirits on the shelf.
04:02It is insulting.
04:03It is.
04:05And disrespectful to America that they won't even put...
04:07Absolutely.
04:07And my husband has an interest in a company that has American spirits.
04:13And they won't do it because of the insults from this president and comments like yours.
04:20So I want to go on to another question.
04:23But can I have just one small comment, which is dairy is treated so badly, and your state cares about
04:29dairy,
04:29and we are trying desperately to get them to live to the deal that they have on USMCA
04:36and stop treating our dairy farmers so poorly, and your state cares about that.
04:41And we are fighting for that.
04:43We do.
04:44But we are not going to get agreement when we keep insulting people.
04:50When we have allies and partners, we should try and work with them, not insult them.
04:55And I find your rhetoric insulting to the people in my state who are working so hard to try and
05:02ensure that they can do business.
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