Mr. Speaker, contrary to the Conservatives, the NDP believes that we need clear criteria to assess trade agreements.
The Conservatives said that they were going to table any new trade agreements in the House of Commons for 21 days of debate and comments, but they did not say whether they would put such agreements to a vote. I am wondering if they are worried about the result.
In the trade agreement with China, a secret arbitration system has replaced the courts and, according to experts, this agreement is based on the Chinese model, which will certainly benefit China.
Will the Conservatives allow the House to debate and vote on this agreement without imposing a time limit?