Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Let me try to put things together. In some countries like Colombia, or other countries with whom agreements have been signed, we know very well that there are governments that are undemocratic, that are dictatorial and, I dare say, even corrupt. Everyone knows, everyone sees that children are forced to work and that people are paid unacceptable wages. This is exploitation pure and simple, and everyone knows it. We in Quebec are in favour of free trade. But when it comes to decisions as important as reaching an agreement with countries as dangerous as that, the agreements really must be negotiated in an appropriate way in order to set an example and in order for the situation not to continue, or even get worse.
Mr. Lemelin, could you tell me about what you have seen there? We are told that there are no more murders or disappearances, but that is not true because they come to light every day. I would like to know what you think. Mr. Rowlinson, could you tell us how we could put this agreement right?
Let me add one last thing: there is going to be a fight in the House against passing this, for as long as it takes for the government to understand that it really is making a serious mistake.