Mr. Speaker, at the APEC ministerial meeting this past week a couple of important steps were taken.
First, it was agreed by all ministers that questions dealing with the consequences of economic change and trade liberalization impacts upon labour markets would be a matter for consideration under the human resource working group of ministers. That would involve a combination of labour and management consultations to ensure we are able to examine the full consequences.
Second, the ministers also decided to sponsor support of a ministerial meeting on women's issues which will be held in the Philippines next year.