Mr. Chair, I just want to make sure.
Free trade is a good thing when it takes place between like-minded countries that embrace free market principles and apply the rule of law. China is not such a country.
In fact, China repeatedly flouts international trade rules, illegally dumps underpriced goods into Canada, and prevents Canadian canola, beef and pork from entering China. Is has also jailed Canadians without due process.
Will the minister now assure us that our government will not negotiate any free trade agreements with China, yes or no?