Thank you very much, Mr. Fortier.
I'd also like to take the opportunity, with my limited time, to ask Professor de Mestral a question. Full disclosure, he is also my former professor.
I have read your book Second Thoughts, Professor. I certainly recommend to all of my colleagues on committee to do the same.
You mention in your book that, originally, the idea of ISDS was viewed by western countries as a way to bring developing countries in line, but quite soon thereafter, western countries were surprised to be sued by many developing nations.
Could you comment on the idea that ISDS is being used by developing countries and is in fact a tool that we should be looking at in order to level the playing field? I'm also interested in any other comments you may have with respect to the importance of ISDS internationally.