I am one of the MPs for the Canadian kingdom of aluminum. Last April, the American United Steelworkers called for a tariff on Canadian aluminum imports to the United States. I know the Canadian United Steelworkers intervened and the American steelworkers reconsidered their position. I would like to thank you on behalf of all Canadians for taking on a leadership role in this area.
As you know, Mr. Neumann, the aluminum we produce in Saguenay has the smallest carbon footprint in the world. We produce about two tonnes of CO2 per tonne of aluminum, compared with some of our foreign competitors, who produce up to 17 tonnes of C02 per tonne of aluminum.
With our government's announcement that there will be a price on CO2 emissions, do you believe the Canadian aluminum industry will play a bigger role in the Canadian and American automotive industry? Will you continue your efforts to help export our environmentally responsible Canadian aluminum to American markets?