Good morning. I'm very pleased to see you together here today.
You said that Russia is a major oil producer. You're familiar with the major questions that have now arisen on the use of hydrocarbons and the production of greenhouse gases.
How are the questions concerning CO2, the Kyoto Protocol, the reduction of greenhouse gases and the survival of the planet being considered in Russia today? I know part of the answer, but I'd like to hear what you have to say on the subject.
You also talked a little about the manufacturing sector. Is there what's considered a soft sector, like the textile sector, for example? We call the more vulnerable sectors soft sectors. In Quebec, for example, we're talking about the textile and furniture sectors, which are more vulnerable to the global economy and Asian competition.
How is that being experienced in Russia?
What are working conditions? What about human rights, the union movement and all the living conditions of people currently living in Russia? I ask that question because of competition. We currently have Asian competitors in certain sectors, and the result is often a degree of unfair competition. Wages, environmental standards and standards relating to working conditions are not the same. These people are competing with us. The question will arise in Russia as well.
I'd also like to hear your comments on that subject.