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February 8, 2012
Mr. Ed Holder (London West, CPC): Mr.
Speaker, communities like my city of London benefit from greater
international trade.
The Prime Minister's current visit to China
will strengthen our trade and economic ties and sets the foundation
for long-term economic growth in Canada.
Under our government, Canada's exports to
China have increased by 85%, and this visit is crucial for Canadian
jobs.
Today the Prime Minister announced that our
Minister of International Trade signed and concluded a foreign
investment promotion and protection agreement with China.
I would appreciate if the parliamentary
secretary would tell the House how this agreement will create jobs
and promote long-term economic growth for Canada?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary
to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr.
Speaker, I would like to thank the member for London West for his
hard work on trade committee.
Today the Prime Minister announced the
conclusion of a landmark job-creating investment agreement between
Canada and China. It shows that our ambitious pro-trade plan is
delivering results by forging new links with high growth markets.
This agreement will provide a more stable and secure environment for
investors on both sides of the Pacific.
This is good news for Canadian workers and
for their families.
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