International Trade committee  I think the way you handle that kind of question is to first of all find out where the alignments are and where the symmetries are, and to assess where a nation is doing things well and what best practices can be borrowed and the ways in which we can take our strengths and combin

International Trade committee  Thank you. We know that Canada is committed to a two-state solution. That is our policy towards the conflict. We continue to be committed to that objective. We also fully understand that the impetus for a two-state solution must come from the Palestinians and the Israelis. There

International Trade committee  Well, you know that the promotion and protection of human rights right around the world are core to Canada's foreign policy—this is a foreign policy decision—and that our government will always stand up for human rights, including women's rights, indigenous rights and freedom of

International Trade committee  This is a foreign policy issue. You know of our commitment to a two-state solution. You know that contained within CIFTA itself there are path-breaking chapters on corporate social responsibility and on gender rights, in an enforceable chapter negotiated for the first time, and w

International Trade committee  CIFTA doesn't contain any commitments that are specific to labelling, which falls under the purview of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, as you know—

International Trade committee  Yes, colleague, and you also know that—

International Trade committee  Yes, just one....

International Trade committee  I appreciate the question. The matter is now before the Federal Court for judicial review.

International Trade committee  Israel is a leading nation in the world in start-ups. There have been books written about Israel as a start-up nation. It's a remarkable story of how a partnership between the chief scientist of Israel and entrepreneurs has led to such dynamic growth. When we were there, we were

International Trade committee  The short answer is that it means there'll be two tariff reductions before other countries are even part of the agreement. The first comes on the 30th of December, and the second comes only a few days later, when we're into 2019. That's the first advantage that we get, along with

International Trade committee  Competitiveness is extremely important, and it's across all sectors of our economy. That was recognized in the fall economic statement. You made reference to the accelerated capital cost allowance, which is very important. I had an interesting conversation with an international

International Trade committee  I agree with the premise of your question. We haven't done well. We have to do better. How do you do better? Step one is to make sure that the SMEs know about these programs we're offering for them. They don't, so the first order of business is to raise awareness across the count

International Trade committee  What we can all do as members of Parliament is hold town halls to send out communication within our own ridings to businesses to tell them what's available. We've had a conversation in our caucus. I would encourage you to have conversations in yours.

International Trade committee  Thank you, Chair. I recognize that we are, after all, politicians, so occasionally a question might be political, and that's fine with me. Let me start by thanking you all for the important work that you have done and that you continue to do. You say the plate is full, but it's

Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, as I said in response to the last question, CIFTA contemplates no change.