Tonight, I have laid down some of the factors that I consider relevant in trying to come to a judgment about the desirability of further economic integration in North America, and about what needs to be done if Canadians decide to pursue this. I am looking forward to the insights that others may have on this issue as the conference unfolds. 6/6
Conclusion  Not surprisingly, in our uncertain world, there are conflicting views on the outlook for commodity prices. Some believe that commodity prices will fall back to their long-term declining trend. Others however, foresee a sustained boom, or at worst a levelling off at higher levels, given the ongoing industrialisation in China and other emerging-market countries.