I would echo David Paterson's comments. I think it's critically important that we have a long-term strategy going forward, that it's known these programs continue to exist, and that it's not a one-time approach. It's important. It sends a message back to our parent corporations that Canada continues to be open for business and is on a level playing field in terms of attracting new investment. As David said, there were studies done by KPMG and other groups suggesting that we weren't in the playing field until incentives were offered. It's very important that we continue to keep those going on.
Secondly, I think it's a question of reducing impediments. To the extent that we can look at the automotive industry as an integrated industry within Canada and the U.S., it's very important that we not think of compartmentalizing the issues that impact the auto industry. As you've indicated, Mr. Fontana, those issues are huge, ranging from energy, to the environment, to tax policies, and to regulatory, transport, and infrastructure issues.
The CAPC group was very instrumental in pulling all of these issues together and looking at the automotive industry on a cohesive basis. To the extent that we continue to do that, it will strengthen the industry and our issues going forward, and hopefully it will reduce those impediments to trade and investment.