Yes, that's quite correct. One of the conditions under which the orders or regulations can be made requires the Governor in Council to consider if the making of the order or regulation is in the interests of foreign relations. That, of course, includes an element of considering who is asking the question and is it in the interest of foreign relations to respond to that question. That is precisely the kind of consideration you are looking at that would come into play. Is the authority making the request an authority the Government of Canada and its allies and the international community are prepared to deal with?
On March 7th, 2011. See this statement in context.