International Trade committee  Clearly, this is part of the government's progressive trade agenda, and this will be one of the things that is discussed. There are indigenous peoples in these specific countries throughout Latin America. We hold discussions even before being members of the Pacific Alliance, so i

International Trade committee  It's pretty clear where Canada is coming from, but just as with trade, I'm not sure the Pacific Alliance would say we can come in with conditions ahead of time. That's not usually how trade—

International Trade committee  I pass.

International Trade committee  I'd flip it around the other way. I'd say that for a lot of the small and medium-sized enterprises, the biggest challenge is just getting through the regulatory stuff and the burdensome paperwork that they see, particularly in dealing with the Canada-U.S. border. If they can make

International Trade committee  I would just say that the fact that we will be in early—and I do think we'll get in—and will be in with like-minded partners, and most of us are already members of the now CPTPP, and we do have the free trade agreements with these countries.... One of the things they are trying t

International Trade committee  No, I'll stop there.

International Trade committee  I was going to say two things on mobility, which could be an issue because of the relations with the United States. I think there are ways around that. We have a trusted traveller program with the United States that also now includes Mexico through global entry, and we've had a s

International Trade committee  Thank you.

International Trade committee  My apologies for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

International Trade committee  Absolutely.

International Trade committee  All right.

International Trade committee  I believe associate membership with the Pacific Alliance would make sense for Canada. For Canada, the Pacific Alliance is the right platform to advance our interests in Latin America. They are business-minded and embrace the rules-based democratic order. Canadian investment in t

National Defence committee  In terms of priorities, which is the question, I think Canadians would support that, because we are people of the world. Go to Toronto where half the people were born outside the country. We've always taken great pride in what we do abroad, and part of that is through our diploma

National Defence committee  Honestly, I have no idea. However, I can say that I have spoken with Americans. Since they have already constructed the building, it's felt that the costs would be minimal because it's already been done. Now, we are protecting information under the NORAD agreement.

National Defence committee  Frankly, we can't be absolutely certain because the threat is changing. We have satellites and other equipment that may already be used. It depends on what happens with North Korea and other countries. If the situation changes… Three months ago, who would have known that the Rus