International Trade committee  Thank you. It's a good question. We do believe we can satisfy the Asian demand simply because a lot of product is shipped south of the border and then redistributed. We currently ship $150 million in live lobster. We believe that the potential for growth is an additional $400 mi

International Trade committee  I'm not the technical person on the TPP.

International Trade committee  I would have to say no. Technically, no, I'm not.

International Trade committee  That's a great question. Border security is of utmost importance, and security at the airport is reliant upon the countries that actually have security in their own country. We have great arrangements with the United States and most of Europe. It's really important to ensure th

International Trade committee  Next year, with the good work that Nova Scotia has been doing with their Asia outreach strategy, we have a significant opportunity. If we can get some agreements in air service through the Chinese authorities and through Transport Canada, then we have a significant opportunity wi

International Trade committee  It's all year round.

International Trade committee  The vast majority, yes, 85%.

International Trade committee  Well, I don't think our employees are necessarily part of the union groups that would oppose—

International Trade committee  Yes. Essentially we're a facility, so our employees work to facilitate all the airplanes, whether passenger or cargo, that are coming through. The more business for them, the more work they get. They're pretty happy about that.

International Trade committee  Yes. In summary, Halifax International Airport Authority encourages the Government of Canada to enthusiastically pursue trade agreements such as TPP, ensuring that they provide access and opportunities that best serve Canada's social and economic development. Thank you very muc

International Trade committee  Thank you very much, and thank you for having the Halifax International Airport Authority attend this trade committee. Good morning. My name is Ian Arthur. I am the chief commercial officer at the Halifax International Airport Authority. I'm here today on behalf of the airport a