Mr. Speaker, I would like to put a question to the minister. When he speaks of the right solutions, what does he plan to do if the United States refuses to make a joint reference? Would Canada make a reference alone and obtain an advice or a recommendation, which in reality has almost the same weight as a decision in the past?
I am well aware that the joint reference is preferable. However, if the United States refused, does he foresee Canada making a unilateral reference?