January 30, 1933 (17th Parliament, 4th Session)

Mr. ROBINSON:

The object of this bill is, by repealing section 8 of the Export Act, to restore to the revenues of Canada the large amount of revenue lost by its enactment, and to open the way by international treaty or convention for reciprocal duties and obligations on the part of the two governments concerned. It is also an effort to help the serious unemployment situation in Canada, and to assist in the prevention of smuggling.
Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.