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What should Trudeau do about the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) secret negotiations were concluded in the final days of the federal election by a "caretaker" government. During the campaign, Justin Trudeau was vague on his party's position on the TPP and only promised to hold an open public debate in Parliament.

What do you think Trudeau should do about the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

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