Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the attention of this House to a fine example of the co-operative attitude among the various business communities in Canada.
On March 19, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto took a common stance on enhancing drug patent protection.
In fact, this position was clearly set out in a document outlining the formula for success-supporting the economic growth of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. We welcome the fact that the two main boards of trade in the country have joined forces on such important matters, which helps promote Canadian unity while at the same time helping to maintain jobs or create new ones.
Congratulations to the officers of both organizations for their remarkable open-mindedness and sense of initiative.