Thank you, Charles, for this. I think it's a very important point.
To raise the issue of personalizing whether it's Justin Trudeau's diplomatic network or a public servant, I think it's a very slippery road. Why? I think that, throughout 150 years and more as a country, we've built very strong institutions, including our diplomatic network around the world, which is non-partisan and should not become partisan.
When the Conservatives do that, the question I have in mind is, what's next: our judicial system or our police forces? That's a real question, and we're seeing what can happen when that's the case.
You have mentioned the fact that it was important when you were the minister of finance in Ontario and how much you valued being able to have conversations and meetings in New York to attract investments to your province. We know that Scott Moe, the Premier of Saskatchewan, was at the official residence.
I met Scott by fluke in India. He uses a lot of our embassies, high commissions and official residences, and he should. I think we agree on that. Vic Fideli hosted meetings in New York. So did Erin O'Toole when he was leader of the opposition. Dennis King did as well.
While I can understand why the opposition is trying to make this an issue, at the end of the day, what is common sense, very pragmatic and very responsible is what we're doing. I think that Canadians see through all of this haze, and they trust that we're taking a good decision.
In terms of timing and maintenance, I will just ask Robin to answer. He has more information than I do on this issue.