Thank you for the question.
In terms of the last convention you mentioned, the rights of the child, we're pleased, in terms of being able to assess the best interests of the child. One of the factors for a court to consider or individuals to consider in terms of the best interests of the child is the child's interests and the child's views, in appropriate circumstances. That brings us into compliance with what has been asked for in that particular convention.
In terms of the other two conventions, Bill C-78 provides us with the steps to be able to accede to those other two conventions, as you say the 1996 Hague convention on the protection of children, and the 2007 convention on child support. As you probably know, these are significant conventions, and we will be able to move forward with signing on to these conventions.
Briefly, the 1996 convention sets out rules to clarify issues, such as what country's courts can make decisions about parenting arrangements for a child, and what law should apply when a child lives in one country but also has close connections to one or another country. The 2007 convention is an international agreement that provides a low-cost and efficient way for people to get family support across international borders.
This enables us to move forward with respect to these two conventions.