I quite like how Mr. Bélanger presents things. I have a some questions about the no border agreements that Canada is signing with all the other countries that are meant to promote Canadian businesses. But will we not in fact lose jobs here in Canada, because our businesses will go set up shop elsewhere, where it will cost less? This worries me.
As for the rest, I understand that a business decision is a business decision. However, I would like to be assured that the government's decisions, which I have not disputed so far—we did not dispute the decision to sign no border agreements, because I have no problem with that decision—will not affect employment rates in Canada. But if they do start to affect jobs here in Canada, we would have to ask ourselves some questions.
If a company such as Air Canada, for instance, moved jobs from Canada to other countries, I think even government members would have to ask some questions to find out why. If it is merely what Mr. Zed indicated, I have no problem with that, but if there are other hidden factors and if we should expect additional layoffs in Canada or further job relocations to other countries, well, then, we would have to see. If we wait for that to happen, it will be too late.
Perhaps through a motion, as amended by Mr. Bélanger, we could see very quickly if there are any other hidden factors behind this decision.