Gary Doer Quotes (12 Quotes)

We have a system now where it takes too long. Initial trade decisions are made on an economic basis, and we have to take the politics on both sides of the border out of NAFTA.

This is not just a debate about the federal government resourcing, it's a question of what Canada has to do to be competitive in the future,

One of the reasons we established the panel is 13 of us couldn't agree to begin with. So we established an expert panel and I believe we should accept the recommendations and not cherry-pick the parts we like and the parts we don't like.

Lets get rid of the ad hoc, 'Lets Make a Deal' kind of federalism.

What is a concern is the plant-like material that needed culture testing. That hasn't been completed yet. It takes two more weeks.

you have to make the most intelligent decisions with the assets you have.

We have a situation where tariffs are imposed politically and we need to have an independent, non-political body that rules in favour of Canada or against Canada in a very expedient manner,

We feel that some of the protections that we have obtained with the negotiated agreement between Canada and the United States is better than rolling the dice in court.

We came close in 1997, but close meant people were protected, ... To try to argue it could get worse in the future and we need greater protection was an uphill battle.

This relationship is not going to grow by drifting, ... It's only going to grow by being very energetic on the deals that are there for business and people.

If common sense prevails, ... common sense can get an agreement.

take the politics out of trade.