International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the member is quite wrong. This treaty has been very well received by the business community in Canada. It is very similar to treaties we have signed with other countries. It is designed to protect and promote Canadian investors in China through stable, predictable r

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, our government has introduced an unprecedented process for putting Canadian international treaties through the scrutiny of the House. That is why the Canada-China investment treaty was tabled in the House and if opposition members wish to debate it, they have an oppo

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaties entitled “Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States”, done at Washington on March 18, 1965, and “Protocol Amen

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the member is quite wrong. This is an agreement that actually improves access for Canadian investors into China and provides protection for their investments. The treaty will provide stronger protection and create jobs and economic growth right here at home. That is

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, just to be very clear, it is Canada's long-standing policy to permit public access to investor-state dispute settlement proceedings. That will not change under this treaty. As we do with other investor-state disputes, this treaty also allows Canada to make all docum

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the NDP's anti-trade record is very clear. It has consistently opposed our government's efforts to open up new markets for Canadian exporters. Ever since the North American Free Trade Agreement, the NDP members have regularly called for Canada to erect new trade bar

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, it is interesting to hear the NDP members say that they would love to see trade agreements signed. I had a chance to review their election platform from 2011. It is 26 pages of archaic ideology and failed policies. Do members know what it says about trade and the imp

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, I would again remind the NDP opposition that it should not prejudge the outcome of these negotiations. Our government has always sought to find a balance between protecting our innovators in Canada while, at the same time, ensuring that Canadians have affordable dru

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, I would encourage that member not to prejudge the outcome of these negotiations. Again, let me emphasize that our government has always sought to strike a balance between promoting innovation and ensuring that Canadians do have affordable drugs available. The prices

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, our government has always sought to strike a balance between promoting innovation and job creation while ensuring that Canadians have access to reasonably priced and affordable drugs. We continue to consult with the provinces and territories to ensure that the inter

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement have been the most open, transparent and consultative in our history. Each step along the way we have kept Canadians involved. We consulted with stakeholders such as business, industry, civil society

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, it is this Conservative government that has embarked upon the most ambitious free trade plan in Canada's history. Why have the NDP members opposed our free trade agenda almost every step along the way? They have opposed free trade agreements with countries such as N

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, a comprehensive economic and trade agreement, CETA, with the EU is a key part of our pro-trade plan that is committed to deepening and broadening our trading relationships. This is critical as trade accounts for over 60% of our annual GDP, and one in five Canadian jo

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Natural Resources is actually in Japan and Korea this week where he is promoting and diversifying our energy economy as the dynamic markets of the Asia Pacific create new opportunities for Canada's natural gas sector. On the other hand, the NDP would

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, as usual, the NDP has it all wrong. As with all of our international trade obligations, our government will vigorously promote Canadian interests across all sectors. What we seek is a balanced outcome. That has been the case in every single free trade agreement tha