We can use the SPP process to address issues affecting all three countries, but under one of the principles underlying the SPP, if two governments want to do something, the third does not have to agree. For example, under the SPP process, there may be initiatives taken that involve the Mexican and U.S. governments, but that do not affect Canada. We do not try to eliminate a bilateral process to talk about issues that only affect two countries, but through this process, we do try to identify what could be benefits or opportunities for the three countries, so as to achieve enhancements in areas like the economy, the environment and energy.
On April 24th, 2007. See this statement in context.