Mr. Doug Forsyth at the International Trade Committee

On February 5th, 2021. See this statement in context.

February 5th, 2021 / 2:50 p.m.

Director General for Market Access and Chief Negotiator, Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Doug Forsyth

I don't know if I would have expected it; I think I would have hoped.

I think the Canadian Parliament needs to review the legislation. It needs to review the bill. It needs the time to do that. All I can do is negotiate the agreement and present it as completed. Parliamentarians need to take the time. Committee members need to take the time to do their work.

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