I propose that Mr Butts, butt out of making any commentary for 6 months...just to be non-partisan....which will leave the Prime Minister on his own to determine how much good cop -bad cop he wants to play. 

that being said....International Trade agreements are not forged over , or undermined by, an issue such as the Khadr deal...they are forged by nations looking out for their own economic interests....and when it comes to tens of billions versus some distasteful perceived slight regarding a law suit, the big money always wins. 

Mr Butts is reaching...and so he should, the Khadr deal is his fault.