On the first one, exports, our industry has about 8,000 manufacturing jobs. We depend on exports. About 40% of what we make in Canada goes to Europe and the U.S. If we are to remain viable manufacturers in Canada, those export mandates are essential. These proposals will further delay and strengthen patent IP protection, which will clearly impact our ability to attract global manufacturing mandates.
On October 27th, 2011. See this statement in context.