I probably have the same difficulty answering that question as Mr. Clarkson. However, I think it's clear that Mr. Obama does not have any specific trade policy experience. In fact, he views matters in a very comprehensive way. I believe that's how we should view them as well. I also don't think he has a very ideological approach compared to those of some of his predecessors, his immediate ones in particular.
He takes a practical, pragmatic approach, particularly since the theories on which the economic plan were based have recently been shot down.
We will have to determine our own priorities—they are still very general—and try to see in what fields or sectors Canada can make its contribution. I mentioned two or three earlier. As regards environmental issues, for example, I don't think we really need to be embarrassed by our environmental policies, with one or two exceptions, compared to U.S. or Mexican policies. We definitely have a certain advantage in the area of financial regulation; that's now recognized around the world. As for equity among social classes, things are nevertheless a little better here than in the United States, where the situation has vastly deteriorated in recent years.
There are issues on which we'll probably be able to contribute, but my impression is they will go very largely beyond trade issues. You mentioned Afghanistan. I get the impression that matter will be aired very soon.