I would submit to you that the issue of the importance of relationships does matter, so I was being only slightly facetious by asking the question.
As I look at some of the issues here, it strikes me that some of them are controversial or need some development or some information support, such as the oil sands. The seals issue has been mentioned, and agriculture is another. From my perspective, I'd like to ensure that I'm sufficiently well versed to be able to speak thoughtfully, and I don't feel I'm there yet. I've got Cape Breton opinions, but beyond that I'd like to add something of substance that would be meaningful.
I think you mentioned that we will receive some briefing information. Hopefully it won't be the night before, because I'm a lousy plane reader. It would be useful to have some of that in advance, please.