Gary Anandasangaree on Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act

In the House of Commons on February 3rd, 2020. See this statement in context.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation ActGovernment Orders

February 3rd, 2020 / 12:15 p.m.

Liberal

Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Rouge Park, ON

Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Drummond for his question.

What is important in terms of aluminum is that there are protections in this agreement that were not in the original NAFTA. This is progress and it protects workers.

As for the cultural exemption, it will directly impact workers in Quebec. In fact, 75,000 workers in Quebec are protected because of the cultural exemption provisions contained in this agreement. It will allow for our creative sectors to continue and thrive within Canada.

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