Yes, to a point I certainly can. It is one of the major issues facing the province in relation to utilization of the resource. I personally have said—and rightly so, I believe, up until now—that we were not involved in what was going on. You had negotiations between the company and the union, and we would not interfere. We wouldn't meet or commit anything to either side to give anybody unfair advantage. We told them to get back to the table and work it out. You had the whole process being complicated by the fact that the company is governed by a special act, the FPI Act.
This has gone on for a long time. I will say to you two things. One is that I have been asked to attend some meetings in the next few days, which would bring us into this. I have had, earlier this morning, a lengthy meeting asking these very questions that you're asking. We can't see a resource just sitting there in the ocean.
The one thing I will commit to you is that this resource has been there, I guess for centuries, but certainly for many decades and has been utilized for the benefit of the people along the south coast. We have every intention of making sure they continue to enjoy that benefit, whether there's a deal worked out with FPI or through some other process. But I believe the time has come when we can no longer sit back and let the universe unfold when it's not unfolding; we either have to start creating some momentum or step into the picture.
The thing is that this probably has gone on long enough. I think other players feel the same way, and there are some things happening, but certainly the resource itself will be protected. I can assure you of that.