Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
In fact, I note that the committee member has in the past supported this particular initiative of the government. We're encouraged by that, particularly because the provinces that have already indicated a strong interest in Canada adhering to this have indicated this is an alternative measure they see as important. Our understanding is that the provinces that have already prepared domestic legislation are prepared to use the federal accession immediately for their own interests, and they will include this in their contracts. Those provinces that haven't as yet done so are, I understand, seriously contemplating domestic legislation in their provinces so that they will also then be able to use this.
Our sense is that there's a strong will throughout the country that the federal government should get on with it and do it.