Mr. Speaker, it would be prudent that any decision about response into the very troubled situation also involve the African states. There should be full participation of those who are most immediately affected.
It is a point of our own diplomacy and that of Ambassador Chrétien on behalf of the United Nations to come up with recommendations. One of the options or choices could well be some form of safe refuge or safe corridor, but until those direct consultations of the ambassador are concluded it is probably too early for Canada to say exactly what it will do.
We are prepared and ready to respond to all requests that will provide a solution to the situation and we can only wish God speed to Ambassador Chrétien in the work that he is doing.