Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for your kind words. I never once doubted your concern for my well-being. I told my new colleague Mr. Laforest that you were a good chair and that this was an excellent committee. By the way, I'd like to comment on the tie worn by my friend Mr. Holder. The colour red suits him rather well after all.
Regarding the agreement, earlier my friend Mr. Holder talked about the recourse available should a disagreement arise and you commented on this. We are hearing a lot about the WTO. With respect to the new agreement concluded in February, it is the provinces that have benefited from an opening on this front, but it is Canada, the federal government, that is a member of the WTO.
Regarding the current agreement between Canada and the United States, what role does the WTO play in the event of a dispute?