That was your answer to the earlier question, Ms. Freeland. You said you had been involved in discussions and that the state of emergency was declared as a last resort because it was necessary.
If it was necessary, and as a last resort, that's because you tried something else before that, or else, with all due respect, you didn't do much of anything.
If it was done as a last resort, what actions were taken as a first resort? What did you try first?