One of the greatest strengths of the Canadian economy is its integration with the U.S. economy. Ironically, this integration with our good neighbours south of the border is also one of our economic weaknesses.

When the U.S. economy falters, Canada takes a major hit. That is why even before the U.S. entered a recession, your Conservative government was working to diversify the Canadian economy through a series of trade deals.

For example, these trade deals include agreements with Peru, Columbia, the European Free Trade Association and several small countries.

Our Government is also negotiating trade deals with the European Union and India as well. These two markets account for about one quarter of the world’s population.

These two trading blocs represent a massive number of customers for Canadian business.

And that is good news for Canada’s bottom line

I’m Brad Trost, your Member of Parliament in Saskatoon-Humboldt. You can call my office in Saskatoon at 975-6133 or drop by our two offices to visit: Saskatoon Monday-Friday or Humboldt Tuesday and Wednesday. I always appreciate your feedback.