Thank you for your question. You've given a good summary of the industry's position. I would point out that we have done a lot of work with the industry on this issue. We attended various internal meetings in an attempt to develop a common position. We've agreed on a lot of issues, on the fact that this is a major problem that must be discussed immediately.
We also took part in the industry call to Minister Stockwell Day to urge him to take action with U.S. representatives to close this loophole. We differ from the industry in that we would like stronger solutions. We and the industry would prefer that the White House change its position, that Congress eventually vote to close the loophole.
Based on what I've heard, some supporters of closing the loophole, such as Senator Baucus, are making quite a noise. From what we can see thus far, it will be extremely difficult. Time is now of the essence. The industry itself acknowledges that, within two months, if nothing is done on the black liquor issue, the Canadian industry could well disappear. We're already seeing the initial symptoms: we've seen it in Thurso, we're seeing it in Espanola and in Edmundston. One by one, we can see these mills closing. We therefore have to have an immediate reaction within two months. If, by then, we can't convince Congress or the White House to change their position on this loophole, we'll have to consider alternatives. That's why we can't wait two months to prepare options. We have to prepare them now. The best one that comes to mind at the present is that we ensure we are on a level playing field at least until late 2009, to assist the industry in staying afloat in stormy waters. Then, after December 2009, we'll see.