Madam Chair, I am happy to note that the member opposite is willing to support this free trade agreement. Sure, free trade agreements require a lot on both sides. It is a normal interest for both sides to want to protect the industries, but at the same time, look at the larger picture that benefits Canada.
Every time we have had free trade agreements with other countries it has benefited this country. Let me ask the hon. member, will he be able to tell his colleagues from the NDP how important this is for his economy, for the Canadian economy, and why it is important for us to have an agreement that would be beneficial for both of us?