What's in this agreement are some of the highest environmental standards, which Ukraine and Canada agreed to because we both agree that fighting climate change is good and that, as they're going to rebuild their economy, rebuild their industries and rebuild from this illegal war, what they should be able to do is fight climate change but also build out their economy, so that's what's in here. I'm really proud that the officials here in Canada but also in Ukraine negotiated the highest environmental standards that we've had in a trade agreement.
On November 7th, 2023. See this statement in context.