Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to Judge Kirsch for the presentation.
Well, my questions are designed to shed some light on what I believe must be some questions as to the legitimacy of the ICC. First, what are some of the factors that have caused some of the most powerful or populous nations like the United States, Russia, China, and India to resist signing or ratifying the Rome Statute?
Secondly, are there any steps you've taken or mechanisms in place that attempt to get these countries to sign or ratify the statute?
Finally, is Canada a clear advocate of the ICC, taking a leadership role in trying to convince or persuade nations, particularly the United States, to ratify the Rome Statute?