Obviously, if we can see Canada coming out publicly in cases like that of Antonio Trejo, that also sets a precedent and the tone that the national government should also be taking in relation to cases like that to make sure that the situation of protection for human rights defenders is right at the forefront of any agenda. Also, make sure in discussions around any area of interaction between the Canadian authorities and the Honduran authorities that human rights obligations in the international legal framework which governs human rights has to be at the centre and forefront of all discussions. It should take into account local communities such as indigenous peoples, but also women and girls, and those particular gender concerns. These discussions would really help to engender that in the government in Honduras as well.
It would be great to see any discussion around business involve those very important consultations with local communities. Engage local human rights defenders in discussions directly as well. That's a great move because it also sends a signal that these people are important, that they have something important to say, and that their opinion is valuable. It may also afford them some protection in some way. It would also ensure that programs of support for local civil society are also carried out, particularly in areas where human rights defenders are very vulnerable.
The LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, members of that community are particularly vulnerable as well. I don't think I've mentioned them until now, but that community in Honduras has been really vulnerable to attack. We ourselves have carried out urgent actions and have worked a lot with local LGBT activists. It's about making sure that their concerns are taken into consideration in any dealings with the Honduran authorities. That really is such an important move and could be done by the Canadian authorities as well.