I also want to ask about the dispute resolution mechanism for the investor-state provisions under NAFTA's chapter 11. There have been issues raised that this has not been to Canada's advantage and that the EU hasn't had it and doesn't feel any need for it. Also, the Australians have taken it out of their trade template. Why is it so important when you have rules-based traders--the EU and Canada--engaged in a partnership that we would need to have this written into the agreement?
On October 18th, 2011. See this statement in context.