Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister.
On September 16, the Prime Minister formally pledged, in the House, to discuss France's decision to ban asbestos with President
Jacques Chirac. As you know, that industry accounts for thousands of jobs in the asbestos region.
Following his official two day visit to Paris, on January 22 and 23, can the Prime Minister tell us the outcome of his efforts to defend Quebec's asbestos industry?