International Trade committee  As we were discussing a little earlier, a good place to start is the letter of understanding between the NDP opposition caucus and the government. This speaks to the goals that you're just outlining. I think a good place to start is that Canadians should have as much access to th

International Trade committee  I'm going to pass.

International Trade committee  Not only are they our only border, but with regard to our commodity exports, all our infrastructure is built to go there. We would be wise to diversity our infrastructure so that we can get to foreign markets, especially the Pacific one. You know, a couple of weekends ago I was

International Trade committee  We'll see. It's certainly a good start. We can say that we have an ally on this issue, and that ally is the Mexican government. Let's remember that the President of Mexico was the socialist candidate. We find ourselves in an interesting and new period, because Mexico has a gove

International Trade committee  As we all know, there are famous and well-known causes in the metalworking world and elsewhere. It's only a beginning, but it's a good beginning and a good alliance. As I said earlier, it's also a huge shift in priorities and form. So, for that reason, I say it's a good start.

International Trade committee  If I am not mistaken, this proposal came from the NDP caucus, which said that we needed a new process. I believe I saw a letter of agreement between the government and the caucus that talks about these issues. As I said, it is obvious that we should have, at least, the same open

International Trade committee  I'm just about done. The question then is the commodity exports aren't good enough. We're going to the world of electric vehicles. We're going to the world where services matter more. My point is you have to work relentlessly to build them outside the United States or you're g

International Trade committee  Thank you for the question. Sitting as I am on a panel with a CEO from an aluminum company and with colleagues from the trade union movement for the aluminum company, you will understand if I will not comment on the aluminum industry and maybe let them do so, since they know the

International Trade committee  It's good to see you. Let me begin by thanking you, Madam Chair and members of the committee, for inviting me here today. My bet is that I was invited to come and talk to you because I was serving on the minister's advisory committee on this matter with a bunch of others. Let me