Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
First, I would like to wish all my colleagues around the table a happy new year.
Having said that, it is clearly not a happy new year for the Canadians in this particular situation in China. I feel that asking the ambassador to come and brief us is an excellent move. But we must remember that Canadian lives are at stake. This is serious. That being the case, it is very important for us to take advantage of the ambassador's presence, but also to insist that it be in camera. We have to make sure that we get all the information that can possibly be passed on to us.
The information that the ambassador could provide in public has already been provided. We do not need to hear it again here. I know that members have travelled a long way to take part in this meeting. We need more detailed information that could have repercussions on the security of Canadians.