Thanks for being here today, Minister.
I want to start by making sure we all understand something you said recently about our relationship with the U.S. I'm just quoting you from your last appearance before the Canada-U.S. committee: “There is more alignment...now than there ever has been before, not only in terms of the goals of the Government of Canada but also in terms of the goals of the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan too.”
I'm just curious. Do you really believe what you just said there? If so, I'm just wondering why. The American administration on day one came out swinging and attacking the main industry of two of our provinces, not to mention the court challenge by the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan on the constitutionality of your government's carbon tax.
Forgive me if I don't believe you. Are you sure you really, truly believe that?