Transport committee  I don't know, but I can look into that and get something to you.

Transport committee  Sure, I think we have lots of innovative people and a vibrant workforce that's ready to take on that challenge, but that doesn't mean we should change legislation that's in place to protect and require an obligation to provide a certain number of jobs in different regions in Cana

Transport committee  Yes, that's correct. That's what I'm working with too.

Transport committee  Sure, I'd be pleased to. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to the standing committee about Bill C-10, an act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act. Historically, Air Canada has been a very significant employer and generator of economic activity in Winnipeg and i

International Trade committee  Just like if a government official says they speak for all Canadians.... First off, we represent 100,000 members.

International Trade committee  Second off, we arrive at our decisions through—

International Trade committee  Clearly.

International Trade committee  Well, you have a few points there, so clearly there is a disconnect. What's more likely when you're talking to a business owner? Are they dealing with the interests of their business or are they representing their workforce and the concerns of their workers?

International Trade committee  Unions are the elected voice of workers and have the ability to raise their concerns and look out for their interests. Absolutely, there is a disconnect, and you will hear different voices on that. The core of my message has repeatedly been that these trade deals are driven all

International Trade committee  No.

International Trade committee  I have a number of concerns. It's not unrealistic that we enter trade deals, but we need to make sure that, again, profit isn't the only determinant. Workers' interests need to be protected. Often those voices end up at a table like this when a deal is at the stage of yea or nay,

International Trade committee  Again I'd say there is lots of room for improvement.

International Trade committee  Sir, I opened it up by saying that we need to make sure we protect jobs in the auto industry. I didn't say that any job.... I didn't lay anything on Harper's government on losing jobs. I said that we're going to lose another 20,000—

International Trade committee  Jobs can be easily moved out to other countries that pay low wages and have less health and safety regulations—

International Trade committee  You're going to make it even easier. The TPP will make that trade in vehicles even higher, likely—