Andrew Saxton at the Finance Committee

On October 7th, 2014. See this statement in context.

October 7th, 2014 / 5:35 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Saxton Conservative North Vancouver, BC

Thank you, Chair.

Thanks to our witnesses for being here this evening.

My first questions will be for the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and Mr. Myers.

Mr. Myers, as you know, our government's trade agenda has already made Canada one of the most open and globally engaged countries in the world, most notably with the recent signing of the comprehensive economic and trade agreement with the European Union, which will open up 500 million new consumers for Canadian businesses.

Can you explain how this CETA with the European Union and other trade agreements that our government has engaged in will help Canadian businesses, primarily manufacturers and exporters?

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