Yes.
The committee is looking at the issue of intellectual property, perhaps not today but in the wider context of manufacturing. It seems to me that those of us who are concerned about copyright and about the privilege of companies being able to ensure that their product remains.... This may be a bit of a stretch, and it's an example that there are limits to where the intention by some of us is going.
Could you give me an idea of when you believe this started? You cited the tire example. I was very interested in that because I know that if I'm not mistaken, most tires go 60,000 or 70,000 kilometres, which is one-eighth the lifetime of a vehicle—certainly of a vehicle that I might drive. Considering that this is the case, from a consumer critic's perspective, I'm extremely disheartened to know that I don't have that choice.
When did this practice begin? And why are they not offering you the opportunity of at least paying a royalty for access to their product?