Mr. Speaker, one in three jobs in Canada depends on trade. It is ridiculous that we get that kind of answer when that many jobs are dependent on good relations with the United States.
This was no slip of the tongue. This was a trade strategy proposed by the parliamentary secretary at a time when we had the border closed to Canadian cattle and softwood lumber. How can the Prime Minister have any credibility when he goes to meet President Bush when he carries that kind of baggage around?