Earlier today, we heard testimony from Yuen Pau Woo, who is the president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. He threw an interesting twist into it, and I'd appreciate comments on it from both of you and your organizations.
He talked a lot about China. Clearly, as you both know, China and Korea are not currently part of this deal, but it was his view that China is kind of that sleeping dog out there that you cannot ignore. He said that we might want to even consider engaging in a bilateral with China ahead of others and/or trying to encourage and take a leadership role as Canadians to get China at the table now, as opposed to waiting until that deal is done.
Do you have any opinions or thoughts as it relates to China being part of this agreement or going it alone with Canada?
I'll start with you, Mr. Silvester.