Madam Chair, there is one obvious question and concern that this circumstance raises. In the middle of the initiation of these free trade discussions, we have an illegal trade action taking part on behalf of one of the partners to that negotiation.
Does my colleague, the hon. member for Kings—Hants, share my view that skill at the negotiating table and a clear, clean voice on this are absolutely essential? If they can raise these illegal trade barriers at such time, is there a possibility that issues covered under the trade agreement could fall fallow and will not be acted upon by the government? Will there be vigilance by members of the opposition with this free trade agreement?