I'll jump ahead.
The TPP in place would facilitate us in negotiating more of these MRAs. Last year we had discussions with Japan, and subsequently they've indicated they would only move forward with the MRA once the TPP has been ratified.
We also have had negotiations with Singapore, but Singapore has a restrictive residence requirement, and we believe that with article 10.6 that residence requirements will not be applicable. So it would allow us to continue those negotiations.
CALA would like to confirm and get the government's assurance that this professional working group does not see the transfer of regulatory responsibilities to other bodies. As mentioned, for all current MRAs with the United States, tri-national, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the monitoring committees are established and tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the terms of the MRA.
We'd expect that any problems identified with the working group would be shared with the monitoring committee for a resolution.
Thank you.