Thank you, Madam Chair.
I don't mean to belabour the point, but there are a few corrections to be made to my colleague Mr. Blaikie.
The witnesses who testified regarding CETA's implementation and the consequences of CETA on their businesses were specifically referring to technical barriers to trade and not to the text of CETA. I could pull up the quotes from our witnesses.
Today we heard from the manufacturers association, from the Business Council of Canada and from the CFIB, which represents an enormous portion of our business community here in Canada. They have all told us that going back to the negotiating table is not in the interests of Canadian businesses at this time and that we need the stability in order to move forward. I would remind all members that we have a duty to our Canadian entrepreneurs to provide them with that stability. It is reckless to ask the United Kingdom to come back to the negotiating table in order to add a sunset clause, when what we want is to continue our productive relationship and return to the negotiating table for a full and comprehensive trade agreement.
Thank you, Madam Chair.