When in one area of the world the standard of living and the size of the middle class increases, it is going to have an effect elsewhere in the world as well.

We Need a RESET IN THE WAY THE ECONOMY GROWS Around the World

When you think of a safe and solid arbitration place, you think of Switzerland, Sweden, Canada. Those attributes may be associated with clichés, but I think they resonate with a lot of people and they are a solid base for Canada to co-operate and help others.

Those negatively affected by globalization, those who are losing their jobs, and losing their skills, people out of training, must be looked after. Governments must establish policies, and governments and companies must actually address that issue, so that those who lose out from globalization can be retrained, recycled, re-established, cared for.

Think about it. Women control 70 percent of global consumer spending . . . when women do better, economies do better.

Of course, trade agreements can be beneficial, but of course they need to avoid infringing on certain areas and respect diversity.

There are goods that are outside trade and in the public domain and that should be reserved and protected.