Mr. Speaker, at one point, we did indeed contemplate appointing eminent persons on both sides of the border to take a look at the long term solutions in this matter. This idea remains an option, but I think it has been overtaken by the current situation.
In the meantime, the American industry has submitted petitions to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The department will have to decide today, by 11.59 p.m. this evening, whether it accepts the industry's allegations and will investigate.
However, our government clearly expressed its point of view last week during consultations.