You understand, no doubt, why I put this question. We observed that in the free trade environment, in matters of international trade, some companies had grown tremendously, resulting in the loss of many jobs in Canada and Quebec. That's why it is important for the government, when it gives support to companies involved in the export business, to have expectations of favourable returns for our citizens.
You also mentioned, Mr. Sunquist, the Security and Prosperity Partnership initiative, and more specifically, the transboundary issue. We heard a few witnesses on this subject. Besides the transboundary issue, we have heard talked about harmonizing public health and environmental services. The harmonization of bilateral and trilateral trade is also being discussed.
Several witnesses raised concerns about the SPP initiative. They wanted to know what direction the SPP was taking and maintained that the movement was undemocratic. It's a fact that the SPP mostly represents big business.
I would like to hear what you have to say about this.