I would start off by cautioning you not to prejudge the outcome of these negotiations. As you know, there are quite a number of areas that still have to be discussed and negotiated.
I can assure you that we are in regular touch with the provinces. As recently as three weeks ago I met with all of my counterparts in the provinces, and this issue, as well as many others, was raised. At the end of that process, all of us came to a consensus that it is in Canada's best interests to satisfactorily conclude negotiations for an ambitious free trade agreement with the EU.
The areas you've mentioned, which are the cost of medicines, pharmaceuticals, and IP protections, are all areas that have yet to be negotiated. I can tell you that our negotiators are meeting as we speak, and they expect to have additional sessions going forward over the spring and summer.
Again, my commitment to you and my commitment to Canadians has always been that we will only sign off on an agreement that truly moves Canada's trade agenda forward and is of significant benefit to Canadians.