Thank you.
I would like to underscore, though, Mr. Cronin, that this committee sent out requests to a whole slew of departments about 18 months ago, asking for written briefs in answer to some very specific questions. We never received anything from Global Affairs. There was a reminder sent as well. Twice we contacted Global Affairs for somewhat of a robust brief in advance of this study. I just wanted to underscore that.
I'm not imputing blame to anyone, but it is frustrating for the committee. I don't think Global Affairs was the only department, but most of the departments did accede to our request.
We'll go now to Madam Pauzé.