Mr. Speaker, I explained to everyone yesterday that I wanted to be there, that I had sent a team ahead to make arrangements for my arrival in Jordan, but that it was impossible for me to get there in time.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs went, along with members of the House, and he represented Canada very ably. He met the new King of Jordan, the brother of the former king and others, including the UN Secretary General. They all understood perfectly well why I was not there. Obviously, they are a little more understanding than the leader of the Bloc Quebecois.