Mr. Chair, I will move on to my other question. It has to do with the mission overall with respect to the caveats. I am glad that the general is here.
We know very well that a year or so ago we extended our mission to 2009. I believe it was in May when there was a vote taken in the chamber.
We know that these things are planned on a long term basis. Can the minister today commit at least to give notice to our NATO partners, given that we are committed to a certain date, so that they can plan ahead? We know that NATO, of course, often does plan ahead. NATO does not make decisions overnight.
Can the minister assure us that this discussion will unfold with NATO?