Mr. Speaker, the debate between Canada and the European Union at the Conference on the Law of the Sea under way in New York City shows the extent of the disagreement between the parties despite the rift emerging within the European Union. Indeed, apparently realizing the importance of Canada's complaints, a number of countries, notably the United Kingdom, refuse to impose sanctions.
Will the Prime Minister report on the progress of the ongoing negotiations between Canada and the European Union and tell us whether or not talks will continue with European Union Fisheries Commissioner Bonino, who has just been recalled to Europe?