Good morning, gentlemen.
We are currently experiencing a major crisis when it comes to international trade. Without the capital being invested through special initiatives, the situation would probably be disastrous. Indeed, you referred to protectionist measures that were immediately brought in in similar situations. The fact that most countries are doing this is pretty much a natural reaction. People want to protect themselves, but at the same time, we are talking about increasing our market access and investing more and more abroad.
You seem to be saying that the WTO remains our preferred forum for discussing market access. At the same time, one very much has the sense that Canada is engaged in an almost frantic race to sign bilateral agreements. Mr. Plunkett's comments about maintaining supply management suggest that you would like to see the Doha Round come to a conclusion as quickly as possible.
Would you say that, if supply management were to become an obstacle to concluding the round, you would be prepared to suggest that the government drop that demand?