Mr. Speaker, the hon. member for Beauharnois—Salaberry stressed very appropriately the difference between chapter 6 and chapter 7 of the UN charter. There is a huge legal gap between the two concepts.
Did he consider the fact that international common law prevails? That was the ruling made by the international court, in the case of Nicaragua versus the United States.
I support the principle of humanitarian intervention, which was so abused by colonial powers during the 19th century and even at the beginning of the 20th century. Some have raised that possibility. Does the hon. member think this could provide a legal basis for the actions contemplated by the hon. member for Red Deer?