Part of the job—and unfortunately, Mr. Chair, it is true that a lot of it seems to involve eating—is to interact socially with Americans, in due course. I've only been there for two months, and I've made the decision that I'm not yet in the position to engage with American media. At some point, we may decide that it makes sense strategically.
I am the representative of Canada in the United States, in every part of that. It is a critical part of my job. I recognize that I am a public figure. That means I have to be front and centre as our representative, and that's not just on economic matters.
I'll give one more example. In July, there will be a game between the Washington Nationals and the Toronto Blue Jays in Washington, D.C. It's on Canada Day, so I'm going to be practising because I think I'm going to get to throw out the first pitch.