It is ultimately a political decision whether we want to have members of Parliament who represent communities abroad. It is not really a Global Affairs question, or it's not within Global Affairs' prerogative to determine whether—
November 25th, 2025 / 12:50 p.m.
Director General, Consular Affairs Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
It is ultimately a political decision whether we want to have members of Parliament who represent communities abroad. It is not really a Global Affairs question, or it's not within Global Affairs' prerogative to determine whether—
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