International Trade committee  I wouldn't mind responding to the second one, the issue of a rush to get a deal. I was quoted by a journalist a few weeks ago that I thought it would be a herculean task to get this thing done by June, which I know was a stated target by some. I believe the government does need to maintain a sense of urgency to get this deal done, now that the framework is done.

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Honourable members, ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure to be able to speak to the committee this afternoon about the subject that's critical to my company as well as to a number of other people who are in this room today. I am going to keep my comments somewhat brief, and I'll be pleased to answer your questions when I've completed them.