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The Government thanks the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
and International T rade for its June report entitled Canada and the
Future of the World T rade Organization. The Committee’s work plays
an important role in preparing Canada for future trade negotiations at
the World T rade Organization (WTO) and has clearly demonstrated
the value to the Government of its commitment to consult with
Canadians from all parts of the country and from all walks of life.
The impact of the forces of globalization on the international
economy and the world trading system has been profound, and will
certainly continue. Improvements in telecommunications and
information technology, changes in business practices, and other
developments have unleashed tremendous trade and investment
opportunities. As a result, Canadians are selling, exploring, investing,
and consulting in all corners of the world as never before. Selling the
goods and services we produce in the global market promotes
economic growth in Canada, creates jobs for Canadians, projects
Canadian values abroad, and strengthens the fabric of our society at
home.