Government leader, yet another vital sector of Canada’s economy is under direct threat from the United States. Yesterday, President Trump signalled that very significant tariffs are coming for Canadian fertilizers, a major blow to Prairie producers and our potash industry.

Once again, your government is caught unprepared — no plan, no strategy, no urgency. Farmers are already struggling with skyrocketing costs and an ever-growing list of tariffs on canola, soybeans, beef and more. Now, Washington is warning that further pain is on the way.

Senator Moreau, the Prime Minister promised a deal with the U.S. by July 21. Nearly five months later, all your government has delivered is uncertainty and economic damage. Where is the deal, Senator Moreau?

Thank you. The Government of Canada is committed to helping every sector in this country that is challenged by unjust tariffs imposed by the United States. We still hope for a deal with the United States. I know that the government and its officials are working very hard to get this done, but it is a two-way street. You’re not negotiating when you don’t have anyone in front of you.

I can assure you that the government is committed to helping all sectors that are impacted by unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States.

As I said, five months later, your government’s record speaks for itself. Since failing to deliver a deal with the U.S., Canadians have seen U.S. tariffs on softwood lumber triple, 1,000 layoffs at Algoma Steel, 3,000 layoffs at Stellantis, production cuts at GM in Ingersoll, Ontario, and over $40 billion of investment gone from the Canadian economy into the U.S.

Senator Moreau, isn’t it clear that Canadians simply cannot afford the cost of Carney?

It seems that, contrary to the opposition, Canadians understand that not all sectors of the economy being impacted by the tariffs are related to actions taken by this government. Quite to the contrary, just to remind you, 62% of Canadians are at this point satisfied with the government. A majority of 67% think that Canada’s economic challenges are caused by either global trends or U.S. pressure.

You have to realize that, instead of painting a portrait that is not —

Thank you, Senator Moreau. Senator Martin?