I want to ask another question about the contradictory message Canada sends on the international stage.
On the one hand, Canada tries to show citizens that it works hard and devotes energy and resources to fighting tax evasion. On the other hand, it maintains a tax haven for mining companies on its own territory.
It also has tax agreements with notoriously lax jurisdictions. For instance, Barbados and Canada have a double taxation agreement.
I want to make it clear to committee members who will be looking at solutions that Canada needs to tighten its rules, in particular for mining companies, so that we don't become their tax haven.
The rules also need to be tightened for our tax agreements and treaties with lax jurisdictions.