Informing Canadian clients of any changes in the market is part of every free trade agreement.
Often, the clients themselves campaign for free trade agreements. For instance, a company that has had input in Colombia and is already competing with American companies will be at a disadvantage if the U.S. has a free trade agreement in place. The company would then contact MPs, ministers, provincial governments, to tell them that it is disadvantaged and that something should be done.
An important element of all free trade agreements is ensuring a level playing field. At the end of the day, the government is not doing the entrepreneurs’ work for them; the entrepreneurs are doing the work themselves. However, we do need to create an environment where international firms are on an equal footing.