James Lunney at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On November 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.

November 5th, 2009 / 10:10 a.m.

Conservative

James Lunney Conservative Nanaimo—Alberni, BC

I have a number of questions, but I'll start with a short one, just to clarify something.

I've heard the term “diplomatic protection” used a few times, and, Mr. Beaulac, you just used that again. Are we referring to consular services being available?

I thought I heard you refer to diplomatic protection of citizens abroad. You're not equating that with diplomatic immunity, which applies to a country's representatives; you're referring to consular services abroad. Is that correct?

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