I have one last comment.
The passage of Bill C-300 is a necessary step to ensure that Canadian companies respect environmental and human rights. This bill, as law, would make Canada a leader in corporate social responsibility in an era where the status quo is not sustainable. Its adoption would reflect not only the concerns of hundreds of thousands of Canadian citizens and the voices of those in developing countries affected by the operations of Canadian companies, but also the opinion and direction of the highest representatives of the Catholic Church in these countries. It would send a strong and timely message of leadership to the other leaders of the G8 and G20 in the months prior to Canada hosting this important meeting: that Canada has the means and the will to positively influence and lead behaviour in the industry.
Thank you.