Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to inform the House, and the Member, that, yes, we are privy to the protocol agreement. It wasn't signed; it was initialled. I have a copy of it; I've seen it; I've read it; I know what's in it. I also want to inform the Member that we have initialled off on it, as well, Mr. Speaker.
In terms of one of our negotiators not being able to make it to a specific meeting, Mr. Speaker, that happens on occasion. People have personal lives that they have to look after, at times. It's unfortunate that more of these negotiations didn't take place in the region where the parties are negotiating, rather than off in Ottawa. It would make it a lot easier for everyone.
But having said that, Mr. Speaker, I'm confident in our negotiators; I'm confident that they'll make it to every meeting they can. I can't say they won't ever miss one in the future, but this happens, and we move forward. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.