In conclusion, at a time when populism and anti-immigrant sentiment are on the rise, it is important to build international momentum to better anticipate and respond to global migration and refugee flows.
The global compact for migration and global compact for refugees both provide Canada with an opportunity to showcase our best practices and explain how they can help to balance domestic and international considerations and interests related to migration and refugee protection.
As I've noted, adopting them would not affect Canada's sovereignty or infringe upon the rights of Canadians.
I hope this helps to outline our government's support for these initiatives, and I'd be happy to discuss it further through questions and answers.
Thank you very much.