Jasbir Sandhu at the International Trade Committee

On September 27th, 2012. See this statement in context.

September 27th, 2012 / 4:25 p.m.

NDP

Jasbir Sandhu NDP Surrey North, BC

Thank you.

You know, up until recently we haven't had cooperation, or at least Panama was hesitant to sign this agreement. That was up until recently, until now.

I understand that you've signed treaties with 14 other nations. Why was Panama hesitant to sign these treaties previously?

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