Yes, absolutely.
The Cluster Munition Coalition shares the serious concern of the International Committee of the Red Cross. It is true that the ICRC does not often go out of its way to make those types of comments.
When we read clause 11 of the bill, we clearly see that its current wording allows the Canadian Forces to direct or authorize activities prohibited by the convention in joint military operations. It authorizes the Canadian military personnel to expressly request the use of cluster munitions. It expressly authorizes Canadians to use, acquire, transfer and possess cluster munitions. Finally, it expressly allows them to assist others in carrying out prohibited actions. It is therefore a clear violation of the integrity of the convention. In that sense, we share ICRC's concern.