Thank you, Mr. Chair.
After listening to your presentation and hearing the witnesses, I am concerned, as Mr. Chair mentioned a few moments ago, about the reputation of Canada. We say when Canada leads, others follow. But I think the pace from 1992 to 2007 seems to be rather glacial.
I'd like to receive your comments, sir, as to why it has taken this long. Is there a will to do that? Has there been lack of political leadership over the last 15 years? I asked this question of our bureaucrat, but I didn't get a clear answer. Was there a direction? Do you have any idea if any direction is given, and if not, why not? And why is Canada not acting?