Mr. Speaker, it is reassuring that he is meeting with the Americans, but he is not talking to Canadian people about what is going on.
He said there has been progress. Let me tell him what Mr. Zoellick is saying in public. He is saying that the dispute could easily slide out of control. Senator Baucus warned the fight is likely to get wider, and our government is silent.
The minister said earlier in question period that there has been progress. We are not seeing it. I would like to ask the minister what exactly are the government's plans. What is it planning to do for industry, as this issue is likely to escalate and cost the Canadian industry billions and billions of dollars and thousands of jobs?