Thank you, Madam Chair. My question is for Mr. Nickel.
Good morning out there, Mr. Nickel. I know that it is quite early in the morning, but certainly all of us appreciate your time. I have a few questions for you.
Is it your experience that DFAIT officials meet often with the minister's staff to discuss policy issues or questions? Can you give us some examples of other issues for which this dialogue took place? And do you consider this to be important and necessary?