I want to follow up on Mr. Roy's comments about these user fees. They are widespread and based upon border crossings by air, land, or with shipments. I see it as an irritant to the mutually beneficial relationship we have on trade, especially agrifood trade.
Is there any process that would harmonize this relationship so that these user fees don't come into play? This would make it a little more friendly. I understand that you guys are trying to do cost recovery, which could go back into investments or fixing up port facilities. I used to be a livestock exporter. I was a cattle producer before politics. Before BSE, I was a livestock exporter, predominantly into the United States, and the facilities at the border sometimes leave a lot to be desired. Often we're using only Canadian facilities because the USDA facilities weren't in existence. USDA vets were always complaining about it, because they were always run into Canada to inspect cattle rather than being able to handle them at their own office.
So, first, are those fees going to be used to improve the facilities? Second, are there better ways to harmonize this than charging it to tourists walking across the border?