Yes, but Mr. Beatty is the spokesman for the Canadian Manufacturers Association and Mr. Beaudoin represents a large corporation. The entire forest industry has said the same thing.
I understand that the Bank of Canada is an independent body, but you are entitled to your opinions. Since, as Minister of Industry, you are responsible for the country's economic vitality, I would like to know if you feel that the Bank of Canada should slow down a little. There have been nine rate increases in less than one year. Would it not be time to take a break?