Mr. Chair, I simply want to remind you that we had the opportunity of discussing this issue. We have some reservations with regard to this trip for the following reasons. First, as you indicated, the request comes squarely from the government. Second, the relevance of this trip is not obvious to us. Third, there are costs associated with this trip. Those are the reasons why I must inform you that you will not have the support of the Conservative Party, neither here nor in the House.
On November 28th, 2017. See this statement in context.