I'm going to ask Mr. Benedict a specific question, and then I'll ask a general one for the panel, to make sure I'm on time. I have to be consistent as the timekeeper.
Mr. Benedict, does the CLC or any other group track the labour practices of Canadian-operated or -owned companies, or Canadian contractors in the PRC? For instance, I've read that a lot of the peasant riots have happened because of expropriation of property to build, among other things, coal-fired power plants. A Canadian company is one of the major builders of coal-fired power plants in China. I'm curious to know if you or any of the NGOs can help us track to what extent Canadian companies, directly or indirectly, are responsible for the violation of basic rights.
My more general question is for everyone on engagement with DFAIT. I picked up just a hint of cynicism here about the ongoing consultations that DFAIT has with NGOs on this issue. I have a briefing note here from the Foreign Affairs ministry. Following Professor Burton's report, they've been consulting the NGO community to improve the effectiveness of the dialogue. Do you think these consultations have ever achieved any concrete results?
Those are my questions. The first is to Mr. Benedict and the second is general.