I have some questions for Mr. Jeffery as well, so I just want to go through these very quickly.
On the topic of consultation, I just looked up the FCM's comments on the trade agreement when it was announced, and this is the statement of the president of the FCM. He said:
This morning's announcement shows that the voice of Canada's local governments has been heard and respected in trade negotiations with Europe, and opens the door to a much stronger economic partnership between the federal government and Canada's cities and communities.
He goes on to say:
Today we are seeing the positive results of FCM's two-year collaboration with International Trade Minister Ed Fast, who has worked hard to answer serious questions about potential impacts on small businesses, strategic industries, and local decision-making.
Clearly, somebody at the FCM seems to believe that they were well consulted. Do you have a difference of opinion with—