Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Minister, China and the EU are clearly two extremely large and important markets for Canadian exporters. I'd like to deal with each in turn, if I may.
Respecting China, two years ago your government concluded a FIPA with China and laid it on the table in the House in October 2012. Despite the fact that it's been eligible for your cabinet to ratify since November 2012, your government has declined to do so to date.
I understand that China has ratified this agreement, and we know that the Chinese government is very concerned about Canada's inability or refusal to do so. Could you explain to us why, after one and a half years, your government has failed to ratify the FIPA?