I can't speak on behalf of the auto sector—I assume you'll be inviting them—but I can tell you that we have members in the automotive sector, including their supply chain partners, and it's a key issue in these negotiations.
Obviously we have an auto tariff, and despite that we still see motor vehicles as a number one export from Japan to Canada.
You're right; I think my sense when we talk to our auto members is they're willing to compete around the world as much as they have an open and reciprocal market access. With Japan I think there have been some persistent attempts by Canadian and U.S. automakers to penetrate that market throughout the years, but they've been facing some pretty steep barriers in terms of getting their products certified for sale to that market, changing requirements, and difficulties setting up their own distribution and service networks.
I'd rather let them speak on those specific issues. All I can tell you is that this is a critical aspect of these negotiations. We can expect Japan to want to put this issue on the table, and we should definitely put the issue on the table as well.
That being said, for us to be able to support the agreement once it's finalized, I think it needs to be something that provides a net benefit to the manufacturing sector, and the auto sector is really one of the key sectors in the Canadian manufacturing sector. To the extent that it addresses their issues, we'll be able to support these negotiations and the conclusion of an agreement.
I hope that answers your question.