Mr. Speaker, our tradition has always been to hold a debate in the House on important issues concerning foreign and domestic affairs. We are continuing this policy. We will do so. As I indicated yesterday, the government has committed to a discussion with the United States on this issue. A decision has not yet been reached, but it will be based on our security needs, on the one hand, and maintaining our independence, on the other.
In the House of Commons on February 4th, 2004. See this statement in context.