François-Philippe Champagne: “It is a case of getting the right balance, which I think [this government is] doing.”

We need to look at partnership in a different way and the great thing is that when you look at Canada - and I would say the United Kingdom - we share the same values.

This is all about the substance, to build an alliance of the future.

Obviously this is an important measure in terms of affordability so we'll certainly look into that.

We responded because at some stage you have to say 'enough is enough'. No one can infringe on our economic sovereignty... the world took notice.