Mr. Speaker, New Democrats support trade deals that create jobs in our communities, not ones that sell out Canadian families.
Cities like Toronto are raising flags over the backroom trade talks with Europe. Last night, an overwhelming majority of Toronto city council members said no to CETA and demanded an exemption from the deal. They said that the deal would handcuff their ability to create local jobs and local economic development.
Will the government respect cities like Toronto with their request to opt out?