Mr. Speaker, simply to repeat what I said, I am appreciative that the hon. member raises this issue.
It is an issue that has been raised by many members on this side of the House, in fact on all sides of the House. There is no doubt that as a result of this action Canadians from coast to coast have been unfairly treated.
We have brought this matter to the attention of the Americans. I have met with the secretary of treasury twice. It is as the result of action taken by the American government that this situation has arisen.
We are negotiating with them. Our officials have met with them on numerous occasions and are going down again within the next couple of weeks.
Unfortunately I am not in a position to say when we will arrive at a solution, but it is uppermost in our minds. It is a priority. It is a priority I am sure for this House. I will draw that to the attention of my counterpart.