Thank you very much, Chair.
We had pretty compelling testimony two weeks ago from DFAIT. They described how the enforcement of human rights would take place, that essentially there would be ministerial consultations, a dispute settlement panel and essentially money would be deposited in a solidarity fund. Embassy magazine, which has taken a position against the Canada-Colombia deal, said, “But the contradictions are too much, and the idea of a dollar amount being awarded for each extrajudicial killing, as if murder can be bought, is horrific.” I'm wondering if you share that analysis that the idea of a dollar amount for killings, money deposited in a solidarity fund, is horrific.
I have three other quick questions. I believe union membership has collapsed in Colombia. I sense that would be as a result of the human rights violations. Could you comment on that? Are you aware of any cases where President Uribe has denounced individuals or organizations and subsequently death threats were issued or physical violence occurred? Are you aware of how many paramilitary organizations have been reconstituted. You mentioned, Mr. Barr, that they're out of the game in some cases and then they appear to be back. If you could comment on those....