Mr. Speaker, the consideration of the public interest was a key issue, as my hon. colleague mentioned, in the parliamentary review of the act.
Clause 27 essentially gives effect to the parliamentary subcommittee's recommendations which the hon. member mentioned. It gives effect, in a sense, to clarify and improve the public interest provisions that are presently in the act.
In this regard, clause 27 is really a key component of the bill. It is really integral to the overall balance sought by the subcommittee. The balance is struck by the proposed legislation.
More important, among those Canadian industries that seek protection under this act and certainly other Canadian stakeholders that may be adversely affected by the application of duties are organizations like the steel producers and, if someone looks downstream, the auto parts manufacturers as well.
This government is really interested in ensuring that the interests of those who may be seriously affected by the application of SIMA duties are properly taken into account in our trade remedy system.