Mr. Speaker, this agreement represents an unprecedented opportunity for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
I want to quote from Derek Butler, executive director of the Association of Seafood Producers. He said, “As we said in December, we've been fighting EU tariffs for years now, and we should not put their removal in peril. Jeopardizing CETA—or freer trade generally—is not a solution.”
We remain open to working with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to come to an agreement on this one.