I was talking about businesses and about the textile industry. Some have recommended that the government raise tariffs to counter textile imports from China. After analyzing that suggestion, we have come to the conclusion that, if we raise tariffs on Chinese imports for the textile industry, other countries, such as Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, will also export their products to Canada. We have to study this issue in an overall context. Does the government want Canadians to pay more for their clothing? Imposing tariffs has an impact on prices. You have to look at the other side of the coin. We're looking out for the interests of the industry and of all Canadians at the same time. We're enabling the textile industry and other industries to have their money, to keep it in their pockets, by reducing their taxes and reinvesting. We want Canadians to have access to the largest possible number of products from around the world, at the best possible price—
On November 7th, 2006. See this statement in context.