I think the consequence would be that it would not allow Canada to play the very important role of trying to encourage my country not to use cluster munitions. I think it would be setting a bad example for implementing legislation where that's required in other countries who are party to the treaty. It would create some of the problems I talked about in my comments, which is that on the one hand Canada is saying these are horrible weapons and then on the other hand allowing for members of the Canadian Armed Forces to even use these. So those are some of the concerns I would have about clause 11 beyond the borders and the service personnel of Canada.
On November 26th, 2013. See this statement in context.