Officials at the Department of Foreign Affairs have repeatedly told us that they're seeking the support of a number of countries to lobby on behalf of detained Canadians.
I have two questions about this.
First, is this really an effective way to put pressure on the Chinese authorities or, on the contrary, will this make the Chinese authorities more firm in their position?
Second, doesn't the new Chinese silk road initiative undermine, so to speak, Canada's efforts on the international stage?