No. The partnership process is really a complementary one. Its purpose is to engage officials so they can gain a better understanding of the commitments made by other governments in different areas.
For example, in the area of regulation, by working together, the officials from the three countries have attempted to identify areas where we might be able to reduce barriers that could impede the good flow of products or services, but have done so in ways that continue to respect our national interests and national priorities.
For example, it's a cooperative framework, where we don't agree as three governments that we're going to do something in the SPP, but look individually at whether or not we might make changes to our approach. So if you're in Health Canada, you have your own process, and if you wish to make a change to your regulations, then you will go through the process of consulting with your own stakeholders and citizens on that.
So the SPP does not replace any of those existing ways in which departments advance their mandates.