Are we ready for the question? Is there any other debate on this motion? All in favour, please signify.
(Motion agreed to)
The second motion before the committee today is a motion from Mr. Wilfert:
That the Committee invite the responsible Minister and appropriate senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade concerning the decision to close up to 19 additional consulates, to appear before Committee in order to examine the rationale, the cost and the implications of such a decision as well as the current Government strategy that is being applied when making the decision to close Canadian consulates.
Mr. Wilfert, could I ask you to speak to your motion, please?