In dealing with human rights, one thing we need to do is make sure on the one hand that we continue to criticize and call attention to the problems. We need to continue doing that. On the other hand, I think there is merit and value in engaging the North Koreans and in trying to do some of the kinds of things the University of British Columbia is doing. We need to try to give North Koreans an idea of what it's like to be in a free society like Canada. I think this provides an opportunity for people to see what it means to have access to these human rights, and that affects what goes on in the country.
On October 25th, 2012. See this statement in context.