Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments of my hon. friend. I agree with him there is no question that our negotiators have to be firm and strong. I disagree with him on those issues he has mentioned, the softwood industry, the pork industry and most recently the grain situations.
There were panels, there were challenges. In all those cases it was found that Canada's position was the correct position. Certainly the agriculture minister in negotiating in those situations with the Americans-Americans are tough negotiators-has negotiated well for our country. Looking at those situations as an example, as a precedent, I have no concern that the interests of Quebec, the rest of the country will be well taken care of by our Canadian negotiators. We will negotiate strongly and firmly for the benefit of our agricultural industry.