The principle is very simple and the question is very important. There may be a colander effect. In criminal law, the state keeps an eye on things and files complaints. The WTO, in its capacity as an organization, cannot act as an enforcer. As I see it, the police-type mechanisms will apply in two ways. The one that is of greatest concern would allow a country to file a complaint against Canada, for example, if it feels that the subsidies paid by Canada to its fishermen are potentially harmful. In that type of situation, a WTO tribunal called [Editor's Note: Inaudible] panel would be convened.
On February 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.