I see. I will continue in English.
Canada is in the process of considering entering negotiations on the DEPA, the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement that's coming out of Asia. You're going to have your hand forced. If you do not hand Canadian negotiators a set position in Canadian law when they enter these negotiations, they are in the weaker position to argue for and defend Canadian interests.
What you're doing is not getting ahead of the curve. You're preparing Canada to be able to defend its interests in these negotiations like the DEPA and to avoid having to come back to this committee, wondering how we deal with obligations we've made in the DEPA and other agreements.