Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. I just wanted to conclude, Mr. Speaker, that I believe, based on the experiences that we have been having with the guarantees and such for this industry, that there is one important lesson the government needs to learn from this: They have to treat the northern producers with respect and consult with them in finding the next buyers. They don't need to give veto power to the producers, but an understanding that we are all in this together and we have to work out a deal that works for all of us.

I believe a veiled threat of a mineral tax, as suggested by the Minister of Finance, or a call for an inquiry suggesting that there was some improper conduct on the part of producers, does not help us to protect the interests of the industry or of the public that we serve. So, Mr. Speaker, I would just like to state that I stand by this industry and I ask for some reason and cooler heads to prevail as we go forward. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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