No, I wasn't.
Evidence of meeting #39 for International Trade in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was colombian.
A recording is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #39 for International Trade in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was colombian.
A recording is available from Parliament.
12:20 p.m.
Conservative
Ron Cannan Conservative Kelowna—Lake Country, BC
Okay. He commented on an aspect of economic growth, and his phrase was “a rising tide lifts all boats”. We heard that when we were in Colombia, giving economic opportunities on the ground.
Following up on Mr. Brison's comment, there are a lot of people who just want a chance to make a living. I think that's ingrained. We are created to be productive and respected, and we want to have a positive influence on society. Do you think the folks in the Colombia are looking for that as well?
12:20 p.m.
Secretary General, Amnesty International
To stick with the metaphor, a rising tide may lift all boats, but there's a very real risk that any number of those boats may find themselves crashed on the rocks. If we're not very careful about ensuring that the particular impacts they will face.... Because of who they are, their identity in Colombian society—indigenous peoples, Afro-descended communities, others—they may face increased risk, not just greater prosperity and benefit as trade and investment in their part of the country increases, and if those concerns aren't addressed, then this ends up being bad news for them, not good.
12:20 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Lee Richardson
Thank you.
We're going to conclude our questioning and bid our witness farewell for today.
Thank you again for appearing, Mr. Neve.
We're going to move on to a quick minute of government business.
I'll give you one minute to say goodbye to our guest and then we're going to wrap it up.
[Proceedings continue in camera]