Mr. Speaker, I am sure all members of the House will join me in congratulating Team Canada on its unprecedented success in landing big business opportunities for Canadians in the Pacific rim.
The latest success comes as the Prime Minister secured a place for Canada in APEC, the forum on Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation which will give us privileged access to the fastest growing trade markets in the world.
Team Canada includes leaders in business and government from all parts of Canada. Its success is proof that a team effort is far more effective than any province or territory on its own.
When the special joint committee reviewing Canadian foreign policy tables its report later this afternoon members will learn that foreign affairs are becoming less and less the exclusive concern of the federal government and more and more a Team Canada effort.