As I mentioned before, through DFAIT we have had meetings that are conference calls, by and large, with previous ministers and the trade negotiators.
As well, we had discussions with Mr. Fast, who, by the way, was a councillor in Abbotsford, B.C. I spent a few years of my life living...[Technical Difficulty--Editor]
He indicated that he would be interested in coming to talk to FCM. He came to Nelson, B.C., which we really appreciated. It was a very positive meeting. Basically, we opened it up for members of our committee to ask any questions they had of the minister. The trade negotiator was there as well. The members who had the discussion had some legitimate concerns about the agreement. He was forthright in his discussion with them.
He in turn has sent a letter to us with regard to the seven principles, which we are very firm on. We are being vigilant to make sure the negotiations follow these seven principles. He annunciated the position at that point of the federal government relative to those seven positions.
It was a very open and very positive meeting.