Mr. Speaker, on the first point, that of cultural exemption, I would first like to say that, unfortunately, the committee report did not take up the cultural exemption again. The Bloc Quebecois pointed this out in its dissenting opinion.
We support looking for new means, for another venue to negotiate on culture. In the meantime, however, we believe strongly that the cultural exemption must be upheld.
Members will pardon me if I think that if Quebec, which is vitally concerned, is simply giving effect to the international extension of its jurisdictions, as based on the Gérin-Lajoie doctrine and accepted in other places, it is strictly entitled to do so. We would point out as well that some countries permit the presence of provinces when international negotiations are taking place and they involve the international extension of their jurisdictions. So, we say that Quebec should be there.
As for the other elements, if Quebec is involved in implementation, it must be included in the negotiations. We saw what kind of problems can arise in other respects when Canada signs agreements, treaties and conventions that the provinces are to implement, but does so in their absence.
I am not speaking on behalf of the others, but I say that Quebec must be present and speak for itself. This is the extension of the Gérin-Lajoie doctrine. It is the extension of our jurisdiction.