Mr. Speaker, it is never too late to be positive and to work together. I hope his party will change its tone because up to now it has been more involved in partisan politics than anything else. It is not too late and I welcome the question.
Indeed, we are working very hard. I am very pleased that since the intervention of the Prime Minister with the President, the White House is now involved in the discussions. Our officials are exchanging information and data.
Our case is so strong which gives me confidence; however, we will see. I cannot commit myself to anything because I have no capacity to predict what will happen, but I can give my colleague the assurance that we are doing everything to pass on all the information to White House officials to ensure that at the end of the day they will help us to find a good solution.
Our preference is still a reference to the IJC. It is what we are pushing, but there are other solutions that will come forward with the same result, which is to protect the quality of the water and the biota.