Madam Speaker, it is important to understand that we cannot do hypothetical analysis. We have to do a very thorough reading. We have key stakeholders who need to be consulted as well. This is not a fait accompli. This is an agreement that needs due diligence through our various committees. I suggest that be done because we cannot sit back and say that we will not trade with anyone, that we will not assign agreements. That is not our way. The globe is shrinking and we need to be part of it.
In the House of Commons on September 17th, 2018. See this statement in context.