Thank you for the opportunity to speak on this extremely important issue.
As Mr. Sidhu has already mentioned, we need to take a look and get these pieces of legislation dealt with through the House of Commons. The filibuster by the Conservatives needs to stop.
I would also support Mr. Sidhu's suggestion that both the NDP and Bloc work with us, so we can get the forced labour legislation onto the floor.
We have to deal with this. The government has taken action in supporting a private member's bill by John McKay, Marcus Powlowski and a senator from the other place. That is a good start, but we ought to build and we have to build on it.
The Prime Minister has placed this priority in four ministers' mandate letters. The Prime Minister recognizes it. The government recognizes it. The election is not until October 2025. We need to get this piece of legislation through Parliament and build on what was already unanimously voted on with the private member's bill from the Liberal member, John McKay.
I do agree we have to delve into this expeditiously.
Again, I thank everyone for the conversation on this important matter. It's important, as we take a look at how this trade committee is working with other countries, that we place not just labour issues, which are paramount, but environmental issues and a whole bunch of issues in the trade deals we delve into.
Thank you.