Let me be very clear to you and to Canadians, Mr. Chong. First of all, you're talking about cameras that were exported. That's the Canadian equipment you're referring to, I suppose, with respect to that.
To show that our export control regime works.... Mr. Chong, as you know, the moment I was made aware that the end-use certificate was violated and of the allegations that were made, I immediately suspended the relevant permits. I think the steps that have been taken by Canada have been applauded even by the Prime Minister of Armenia. You probably saw his public statement that says he welcomed Canada's suspension and he wished other countries would follow suit.
When I say that I was talking with Armenia, I've been in contact with the minister almost every day during the conflict. I have been talking to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. I spoke to the Secretary-General of NATO. I spoke to the leadership of the OSCE. I spoke to my colleagues in Europe to see what more we can do.
I think, with respect to the export control regime, as you know well, Mr. Chong, it is important to say that under the law I am required to look at permits when they come to me. I look at them on a case-by-case basis with the evidence that is presented to me, and when there's a violation, the good thing with the Arms Trade Treaty—which we should all be happy about, you and all the members—is that foreign affairs ministers currently and in the future are bound now by a much higher standard, which as a lawyer I commit to uphold in not only the spirit but the letter of the law.