Okay. I'll give a quick response.
Dear colleagues, when I answered this question first put to me by Mr. Rae, I talked about the commitments Canada has made when it comes to this Middle Eastern conflict. I pointed out that I have visited the Middle East, that I have discussed issues with stakeholders at the meeting of foreign ministers. We discussed the subject. At the end of the month, we will have the opportunity to discuss this current issue at the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting. We will discuss stability in the region.
I would like to remind you that Canada's position has always been one favourable to initiating as soon as possible new discussions that would result in enduring peace, that we are entirely in favour of two independent states existing side by side: a Palestinian state and, obviously, an Israeli one. However, an underlining consideration is the need for discussions that would bring about peace. Every time I am given the opportunity to discuss this issue during my visits, I make sure to remind everyone of Canada's position.
Although we did not mention the issue in the statement, dear colleagues, it is nonetheless a component of Canada's foreign affairs policy.