I wasn't personally involved in the TPP negotiations. I think the approach that was taken in TPP drew from some of what we had established in CETA, because there had been a gap since NAFTA, which was over 20 years ago. That was our last big agreement, so when it came to CETA, we recognized that we needed a completely different model. The same principle applies to the TPP. A completely different model was needed for consultations to make sure negotiators were informed of objectives, priorities, and what needs to be done. I really can't speak to the TPP since I wasn't directly involved.
On March 10th, 2016. See this statement in context.