That's where our negotiators come in. I plan to keep this group very busy improving our competitive position abroad. They are currently working on a Canada-EFTA free trade agreement, WTO membership accessions, Foreign Investment Protection Agreements and a host of other initiatives outlined in Opening Doors to the World . They are also gearing up for FTAA and new multilateral trade negotiations by seeking the views of all Canadians. It is what happens when an automobile is assembled in Windsor, using steel produced in Hamilton, aluminum from Quebec, zinc from British Columbia, plastics from Ontario and electronics or computer components from across the country.
Trade produces real jobs for real people.
In fact, one in three Canadian jobs depends on trade. For these reasons, I strongly believe that as we prepare for new negotiations, Canadians must contribute to the process. Reducing barriers for Canadians abroad is a challenging job. I urge all Canadians to help us tackle this challenge by letting us know when you encounter a problem overseas. As the Prime Minister's highly successful Team Canada missions have shown, Canada works best when we work together.