Absolutely, Mr. Chair. I believe that the government should be able to use parliamentary diplomacy to exercise its influence abroad. I believe we have much to learn reaching out beyond our borders. This committee and the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development believe it's very appropriate for parliamentarians to be able to take part in missions.
I'd like to address two things in connection with what I said earlier. On the one hand, are there any developments with our U.S. counterparts regarding a possible visit to Ottawa? Also, does the committee still intend to throw the ball back in the department's court about the Taiwan report?