Mr. Speaker, perhaps the hon. member was absent or preoccupied at the time but the first question I answered today was exactly the government's position, which is the position of the Minister of Industry and every other minister that surrounds me here on the floor of the House. It is the position of the Prime Minister.
That is, we will make our decision on ratification following extensive consultations with the provinces and territories, following discussions with industry, following discussions with environmental organizations and the general public. We will do it in a way that does not disadvantage any region of the country.