Would the result of vote have been the same? Well, I can tell you that there would not have been as broad a consensus if there had been real loan guarantees in place. The previous government had said it would provide such guarantees following the election. Since it lost the election, we were never able to benefit from that program. We went to see Mr. Bernier, who told us he would have to consider that it was part of his budget. I personally met with Mr. Bernier. He told us he couldn't do it and that he preferred to negotiate. But I think you're right: the result of the vote would not have been the same.
On August 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.