The day before yesterday, I put a question to the chief negotiator for Canada, Mr. Verheul, regarding the fact that Canada signed NAFTA. Regarding the issue of the rules of origin that are contained in NAFTA, would the conclusion of a free trade agreement with Canada not present a profitable opportunity for the European Union? By investing in Canada, it could comply with the rules of origin and penetrate the American market.
On June 17th, 2010. See this statement in context.