I think it's important because as a member of the G7 in particular—as a leading western country—Canada would lead the way among western countries in affirming that recognition. It's particularly important for Palestinians to see that, but we're also at a time when, because of the destruction and devastation in the Gaza Strip over the past year, western policy and international law have really been called into question around the world.
I think it's very important, not only for Canada's reputation and to show Canada living up to its commitment to support a two-state solution and its commitment to the Palestinian right to self-determination, but also in leading the way for western countries to show that we actually care about this—