Many governments and agencies have spoken out in favour of a vast North American market. For example, some have said that it is possible for cattle to be born in Mexico, raised in the United States and sold in Canada. Therefore, there should be no barriers as far as cattle farming is concerned. This question has been discussed at length, always within the context of free trade. How do you reconcile the fact that some people dream of a North American market while others advocate protectionism when it comes to the labelling of Canadian products? Would a comprehensive treaty respecting different products and food crops between the three countries not be a possible solution to this problem, at least in so far as the North American market is concerned?
On May 1st, 2008. See this statement in context.