Mr. Speaker, I would be interested in knowing the hon. member's views on articles 14 and 15 of the North American agreement on environmental co-operation which provides the ability for organizations of civil society and NGOs to challenge the states in the North American Free Trade Agreement for failing to effectively enforce their environmental standards.
Is the hon. member aware of that opportunity and does he agree that in that situation it is appropriate for non-state actors to challenge states and foreign countries?