Mr. Chair, I apologize.
We all owe the Ukrainians support in their democratic process. They got their independence 20 years ago. After centuries of struggle, finally they got their independent country. They have to go through a difficult process, but with the support of democratic countries around the world they can succeed. This is what we owe them. We owe them our support.
Of course, we should work here with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and with the leaders in the political arena in Ukraine to ensure that the remnants of the totalitarian Soviet-style system are shaken up.
If the hon. member on the other side could comment on this, I would really appreciate it.