Mr. Speaker, perhaps I could take this opportunity to read the rest of my statement, and answer the question at the same time.
Canada worked very hard to find a compromise to bridge the gap in the Security Council. Unfortunately we were not successful.If military action proceeds without a new resolution of the Security Council, Canada will not participate.
We have ships in the area as part of our participation in the struggle against terrorism. Our ships will continue to perform their important mission against terrorism.
This answers the question pretty well. The remarks I have made were along the same line as those—