Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that we are dealing with a glaring loophole that has not been addressed by the government. Yes, some progress was made in 1994; yes, some of the loopholes were dealt with; and yes, some of the laws were tightened, but the question for us today is: Why does Canada continue to have a treaty with Barbados to permit and encourage such harmful activity? I have not heard an answer from the government to that question. What message does this send to the business community and to Canadians in general?
The Liberal government is opposed to tax havens--