To answer your question, I must say that the advantage for multinationals in these agreements is obvious. We are still looking for the advantage for Canadians. One of the first things that should be done is to eliminate the dispute resolution mechanism. We should also protect the government's right to pass legislation to protect the public interest. Court actions have been launched against the government concerning environmental protection decisions. My colleague from the CSN, Ms. Lévesque, mentioned earlier the case of Lone Pine Resources, which is seeking $250 million in a lawsuit against the Quebec government. The company is challenging a provincial decision that addresses Quebeckers' interest in protecting their environment.
On May 11th, 2016. See this statement in context.