As a prelude to the parliamentary debate on the Liberal government’s new plan to defeat the Islamic State, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged his plan wasn’t satisfying anyone in the opposition.

“We have one party that wants us to do much more in the fight against the so-called Islamic State, and the other party who wants us to do much less against ISIL,” Trudeau said in question period on Wednesday.

The Conservatives are urging the government to keep Canada’s fighter jets in the fight against ISIL, and the NDP are worried about the safety of additional Canadian troops who will train Iraqi forces on the ground.

Trudeau emphasized that the Liberals promised during the election campaign to offer a “responsible” plan that will ensure Canada will do what it can to help, and he insisted that the government will implement the plan, bring it to fruition, and debate the issue in the House.

Conservative Interim leader Rona Ambrose said Canada has always stood up for the most vulnerable people, and in the past, “we’ve joined those fights with every tool at our disposal.”

By pulling out Canada’s CF-18 fighter jets, said Ambrose, we’re signalling to our allies that we’ll “only do so much to fight terrorism.”

Trudeau reiterated that Canada’s allies are pleased with the government’s plan which includes keeping aerial refuelling and surveillance planes as part of the coalition, increasing the number of military personnel from 650 to 830 and tripling the size of Canada’s training contingent.

Ambrose was quick to reject Trudeau’s remark that his plan reflects Canadian values.

“The prime minister is wrong when he says his plan to deal with ISIS reflects Canadian values,” she said. “Canadians value standing with our traditional allies, Canadians value helping the vulnerable and the threatened, and Canadians value showing true resolve against a brutal enemy. Fighting for these values has always been proudly Canadian. Why is the Prime Minister choosing to cast these Canadian values aside?”

Trudeau said Canada is helping in “meaningful ways,” which includes helping the vulnerable, increasing humanitarian aid, and supporting troops on the ground.

While NDP leader Tom Mulcair voiced his objection to Trudeau’s decision to increase ground troops in Iraq during question period on Tuesday, today he led with major job cuts announced by Montreal-based Bombardier.

Faced with the loss of 7,000 jobs — including 2,400 families losing their way of life in Quebec — “all the prime minister has to offer is his condolences,” said Mulcair.

Trudeau said the government is “studying” how to best help Bombardier.

“Four months later, 7000 jobs lost and all he can tell us is that he’s studying the problem it’s shameful,” said Mulcair.

“How many jobs have to be lost before the prime minister will finally act?” said Mulcair with an enthusiasm reminiscent of his days as opposition leader.

Trudeau said Canadians can expect the government to grow the economy in responsible ways – and inflamed rhetoric and shouting “is not going to solve the problem.”

Returning to Tuesday’s line of questioning, Mulcair asked Trudeau if the mission against ISIS is a combat mission.

Trudeau said the Liberal government ended the combat mission that was established by the previous Conservative government and his government will help Canada’s allies by bringing the fight to ISIL with people on the ground.

Trudeau said he’s pleased to see a wide range of perspectives on the issue of combating ISIL in the House of Commons.