Mr. Speaker, as Canadians, we need to rethink how we approach trade. I meet with people who are promoting Africa and the African diaspora within the Americas. We have to look for alternative ways to build trade. In the Americas alone, there are 220 million people of African descent. Throughout the Caribbean and throughout America, there are chambers of commerce. We need to tap into those networks as Canadians and leverage them, because we have the people here. The great thing about our country is that we have representation from all around the world, and we need to leverage it today to build for tomorrow.
In the House of Commons on June 4th, 2025. See this statement in context.