Thank you.
As far as I'm concerned, every time I speak it's on behalf of the Government of Canada. In January 2008, Minister Cannon changed the way Canada signs on to international treaties. This was to give opposition parties a chance to view and comment on the treaties. It's my understanding that the period for tabling treaties must be at least 21 days. It does not say it can't be more than 21 days.
Given that a number of countries are party to this convention and all countries are working to get their amended conventions adopted by their own countries, I think it's reasonable--if it is the wish of the committee--that we look at another 21 days. We don't have a problem with that.