Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister for International Trade and the Secretary of State for the Asia Pacific on their important work during the APEC summit in Vancouver.
Their leadership has brought together the heads of state and senior officials of 18 countries to share their common concerns and their financial goals.
Some have accused the government of dismissing human rights issues. This is simply not true. Canada remains committed to human rights. This commitment was demonstrated in the government's support for the people's summit.
We make our voice heard through dialogue and co-operation, not through confrontation and accusation.