Mr. Speaker, Canada and the U.S. share an incredibly important relationship. It is naive to pretend otherwise.
Last week's visit was an opportunity to discuss the new NAFTA, which provides economic security for our workers. It was an opportunity to discuss the situation facing our two Canadians detained in China. As a result of this meeting, Canada and the U.S. released a joint statement firmly rejecting those wrongful detentions and calling for the immediate release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
These are important conversations that we will always continue with the United States.