One of the issues that was brought forth by Mr. Hart is the question--and I think he raised a good point--of why, when you cross the border, do they even ask what you've purchased now that our economies are so well integrated with NAFTA.
You have indicated in your research paper as well that from 1996 to 2005 we've generated an accumulated surplus of close to $150 billion. It's helped generate many jobs here, especially in Ontario, which is reliant on manufacturing.
With the appreciation of the dollar, there is concern that we're losing jobs. Isn't it in our best interest as a country to have strong working relationships with the United States to improve integration and trade? If there are concerns you've raised, as you alluded to, with the tar sands or with bulk water diversification, those are genuine concerns, but aside from that there are many synergies and areas we need to work on to help improve trade. In your opinion, do you feel that the SPP process in general is flawed, or are there specific components that are flawed?