On human rights, New Democrats believe trade agreements should promote jobs and growth, but at the same time foster high standards for labour, environment, and human rights. Members on the government side often seem to think free trade agreements themselves are a path toward that end.
I'm wondering if you can give us a brief description of what the human rights situation is like in these countries—Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico—right now. Has it been improving over the last 10 years, or is it stagnant? Is it getting worse?