Dean Allison at the International Trade Committee

On May 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.

May 5th, 2009 / 9:55 a.m.

Conservative

Dean Allison Conservative Niagara West—Glanbrook, ON

I want to thank the officials for being here today.

My question involves the investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms, with respect to what you were getting at before when you were talking about it. My understanding is that this doesn't threaten Canada's ability to regulate or legislate labour and environmental issues. Is that the case?

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