Mr. Speaker, it is clear that both the official opposition and the fourth party have a limited understanding of international trade.
The Leader of the Opposition says that he cannot think of a single example when the Prime Minister's foreign travel has produced results for Canadians. The leader of the fourth party said that the Prime Minister should stay in Canada. Both leaders fail to comprehend the importance of building critical international relationships for Canadian business.
Team Canada missions led by the Prime Minister have created valuable trade relations with many countries, leading to $24 billion in economic benefits for all sectors of Canadian business.
It is a fact that international trade leads to economic growth, jobs and prosperity in Canada.