Mr. Speaker, whenever I talk with the president I always refer to this problem. I hope the American government will be able to help us find a solution.
Canada is willing and was willing to make an agreement. The problem is that there are something like 25 different groups in the United States that have to approve the agreement. That is why it cannot put forward a solution.
We appointed two people to negotiate among themselves. They have made recommendations which we are working on. I hope this will result in an agreement. The president told me that it is his desire to have an agreement, just as it is mine.