Ms. Kirsten Hillman at the International Trade Committee

On February 18th, 2016. See this statement in context.

February 18th, 2016 / 10:10 a.m.

Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade Agreements and Negotiations, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Kirsten Hillman

I have a quick answer for you.

It was not discussed in TPP. Water is not a good under a trade agreement. The only time water becomes a good is if you put it in a bottle, put a fancy label on it, and charge $5. Then water is a good. Bulk water is not considered a good under a trade agreement, and so it is not susceptible to these rules.

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