Thank you.
Dr. Simon, you raised an important point, because a study by the University of Sheffield clearly shows that, within the supply chains required to manufacture these vehicles, there is forced labour involving people primarily from the Uyghur region, so from East Turkestan.
You talked about the agreement that Canada almost signed with Taiwan, which is a democratic, reliable ally with supply chains free of forced labour. The Department of Foreign Affairs representatives responded with a long silence when I asked them if the only reason we still haven't signed this agreement yet is to keep from upsetting Beijing. They didn't answer me. I think the silence was deafening.
I would like you to tell the committee how entering into an agreement with Taiwan would send a clear message. In addition, we wouldn't be the first to do so, because I think the United Kingdom already has a similar agreement with Taiwan.