With all due respect, we are here representing the view of Canadian farmers on remaining with our market access into a very important market. The issues of human rights have been well documented and presented today. These are certainly issues that as corporately responsible entities we always consider. But the Canadian Special Crops Association, the members involved, and the Canadian farmers we represent have made their views very clear that economic engagement allows us to have influence on those types of issues. Isolationist views will not help Canadian business.
On May 4th, 2010. See this statement in context.