Mr. Speaker, first I would like to ask the hon. member a question on preferential tariffs.
Preferential tariffs were given in 1974, the last time the program was reviewed, specifically to aid developing countries. I mentioned Brazil, Russia, India and China. It is in many of these countries that we see the most economic growth. When would the member support this policy being reviewed, if not now? Again, these tariffs have been around longer than I have.
Second, my understanding is that the Liberal Party has traditionally stood for free trade. If we do not have tariffs at some of these levels for some of these countries, there is no incentive for them to bargain and come to the table and enter into free trade agreements.
Finally, this government has reduced tariffs by over $590 million, particularly around manufacturing equipment, because we see manufacturers producing right here in Canada. I would ask the member to please look at supporting those kinds of measures, because they are going to keep our economy growing.