Mr. Speaker, over the next few years, China may become the number one country in the world for exports, and this is very important for Canada, considering that we are a major exporter. The decision made by the Prime Minister to go to China with the provincial premiers is a very important initiative. Indeed, we had to send our top officials to China in order to show that Canada means business when it comes to exports.
Consequently, I think the premier of Quebec should reconsider his decision and accompany the Prime Minister and the other provincial premiers to China. It is important that the leaders of a major exporting country such as ours show solidarity in such circumstances.