Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry.
I am concerned because the province of British Columbia has announced that it will withdraw from the agreement concerning the free flow of goods and services between Canadian provinces. This is at a time when all of Canada, especially the economy of B.C., is benefiting from freer trade.
Would the minister comment on how he thinks B.C. businesses will be affected by this decision when trying to enter into contracts in other provinces?