Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for that response. Mr. Speaker, I do have one concern. If these negotiations drag out until after the election, I think it would be harmful to our position. I think the Minister has built a good rapport and the Premier has built a good rapport with the federal government, and I would feel much more comfortable if I knew we had a deal before the election. My question to the Minister is, Mr. Speaker, is the Minister optimistic that a deal can be concluded before the election? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.