Mr. Speaker, it is interesting that the minister is saying she is doing this with a heavy heart, but the fact is that she is doing it. In fact, from the discussions we have had, it is clear that she telegraphed that this was an option she was considering. Since she has done that, the negotiations have taken a real turn for the worse.
Therefore, I would like to ask the minister a question. Often deals are made under pressure. When either side uses the tools it has in its tool box to bring pressure to the other side, that is when deals get done. Does she not feel that by telegraphing this was coming, she has taken that pressure off and prevented the hard negotiations from happening at the table as they should be happening right now?