Mr. Speaker, I would like to answer that question with a yes or no. However to qualify my answer it is important to note that, yes, those things should be discussed, but only in the context of protecting our sovereignty.
As I said in my speech, it is important that we not cover our eyes on issues that I think are of great concern to Canadians. I think many countries have an interest in what we have to offer on these issues. However we need to put it in the context of the negotiations. We need to have the attitude that we can protect those things Canadians feel are so important. In the process of trying to make them better we need to make sure that we do not lose the balance we have been able to create in protecting those public institutions that are so sacred.