Let's continue handing out gold stars.
I'd like to hear your views on the seal hunt. I know for a fact that you travelled to Europe recently and made some statements about the hunt. However, I'd like to focus on the present, and in particular on the future.
As you well know, a delegation from the European Union will be in Ottawa at the end of November to meet with this committee. However, I also believe the delegation plans to meet with you. There is cause for some concern about this new source of opposition to the seal hunt. The Council of Europe seems to have tempered its initial stand somewhat. The one main sticking point appears to be the use of the hakapik. The Council of Europe is no longer talking about a product boycott. However, it's quite another story over at the European Union.
I'd like to hear what kind of strategy you favour or what your plans are in terms of addressing this matter with the European Union.