Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member knows, we in the government are extremely frustrated that the American administration has paid too much attention to protectionist producers and penalized itself and its economy once again, when it is much more vulnerable, by imposing taxes of 32% on consumers in a sector of the economy that is still vigorous. The member for Joliette is absolutely right.
Our government will continue to co-ordinate discussions and we would greatly appreciate the co-operation of the provinces which have jurisdiction over natural resources. I would say one thing—