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International Trade committee Thank you very much, sir. I think that is very important, but also to use free trade agreements not just defensively but offensively in how we are creating opportunities when it comes to not just trade but also investment. I just want to note—because I have had some time, than
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee Thank you. I would just say that those rules are determined by each individual first nation community. I would defer to their leadership. Thank you.
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee It's critically important to have indigenous leaders at the table, actively involved, not just taking information but also providing meaningful proposals to inform the negotiations. It doesn't just stop at the negotiating table or once the ink is dry on the FTA. It's also about
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee Yes, thank you, Madam Chair.
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee Thank you very much, sir, for that question. I would be remiss if I didn't note that that objective did come through a very detailed research report that the CCAB published last year, called “Industry and Inclusion”. That report essentially set the benchmark for the 5% in recomm
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee Absolutely. What we've found from our important work with our indigenous counterparts in Australia is that there is a need for a navigator function. This is something that my boss, president and CEO Tabatha Bull, has made the case for time and time again. There is a need for a na
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee Thank you very much for the question. As I described in my statement, it's about creating those opportunities and building indigenous capacity. If there's one idea that I would like to leave with the committee today, in a good way, it is that when we ask ourselves what we're do
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson
International Trade committee Thank you, Madam Chair. Aanii, Patrick Watson n'indignikaaz. Hello, my name is Patrick Watson and as the director of public policy for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, CCAB, I would like to thank you, Madam Chair and all distinguished members of this committee, for
December 11th, 2020Committee meeting
Patrick Watson