Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good day, gentlemen.
So much for small talk. Today, we are discussing the free trade agreement between Canada and Colombia. You know the Bloc Québécois' position on this matter. We are opposed to the agreement, first of all, because it is a bilateral agreement and Colombia's record on human rights is very poor. For these reasons, we cannot support it.
It's clear on listening to you that you have quite a stake in this agreement. You represent many Quebeckers and Canadians. I'm curious about how you and your members feel about doing business with a country that has one of the worst human rights records.