Mr. Speaker, I have a question for my colleague from Saint‑Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton. As he knows, I am very concerned about trade agreements that include investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms.
That gives rights to foreign companies, like the Indonesian company Paper Excellence for example, which bought the vast majority of pulp and paper companies across Canada, particularly in Quebec with Resolute.
Under this agreement, Paper Excellence would have the right to sue the government if the government implements environmental protection measures or measures to protect unions and workers. Does my colleague agree?