As we did the audit, it became clearer and clearer that the role of the RCC was prevalent, that the need to synchronize the regulatory framework was the primary objective, that the trade issue was the primary objective. Some bureaucrats at Transport Canada sort of questioned that, because they said they were there for safety, not for promoting trade, so it became apparent to us that this issue of the need to harmonize with the U.S. was the primary objective.
On September 26th, 2017. See this statement in context.