OTTAWA (CP) - The federal Liberals won't weep for Canadian jobs lost to cheaper labour markets in China and India, says Trade Minister Jim Peterson.
Business should feel free to send work offshore to wherever it can be done most cheaply, to help boost their bottom lines, Peterson told a national gathering of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.
"In doing so, you're not going to hear from our government cries of 'outsourcing,' cries of 'offshoring,' or of 'protectionism'," Peterson said Tuesday.
"Our message to you is very clear: if you are not globally competitive, then your business and your Canadian jobs will be at risk."
Later, Peterson said domestic firms must do whatever they can to strengthen their balance sheets in the hope that will eventually lead to more and better jobs at home.
Stumble It!
Orwell would be proud of that line! Sends the jobs overseas to help make for new jobs and better jobs at home! Stupidity; Peterson is thy name.
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If there was ever a time for Canadians to become pushy - now is the time - for time is running out on this nation called Canada.
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Dave Ruston
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Sit back and wait for WWIII: US VS CHINA.<br />
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Money is always the key!<br />
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-Rob F.