If I may, I would first of all like to answer your question regarding the role played by Canada, in the past and at present, in many countries.
Your colleague spoke about the role Canada is playing in Africa. Our country is held in high regard there because it does not have the reputation of being a colonizer like certain other countries. That helps a great deal. Our diplomatic services are working very hard to ensure that we are able to win a seat at the United Nations Security Council. We are competing with Portugal and Germany. We believe that one of these two countries should represent the European Union as a non-permanent member, and that the other seat should be given to Canada. We are therefore making every effort to do this.
Canada's reputation is exemplary. You would like me to talk about the case of Mr. Khadr, who is attracting a great deal of media attention. Over the past few weeks or months, we have made our position on this matter known. I will repeat it: this is an individual who's been accused of committing serious crimes. Significant charges have been laid against this individual. We know that the U.S. President has issued two directives. First of all, the Guantanamo base is to be shut down within a year. Secondly, the process is to be turned over to a panel of experts composed of representatives from various U.S. departments. The position of Canada is to wait until the process has been completed and conclusions drawn. We will then act accordingly.