Mr. Speaker, we have to recognize trade diversification is important. It always has been. In fact, the years between 2002 and 2009 were the key years with highlights on diversification. Going back to this presumption of the importance of trade diversification now is going back to what has always been done. Countries such as Brazil, Indonesia and China need what we make, so diversification with other countries is not the only option. It does not have to be an either-or, but we must always maintain that trading relationship with the United States.
In the House of Commons on May 5th, 2026. See this statement in context.