Madam Speaker, I would like to ask a question with regard to our overall relations with the United States.
As vice-chair of the Canada-U.S. Parliamentary Association and living on the border, I can tell the House that I have a lot of American friends and colleagues, whether they be elected officials or just ordinary citizens who are perplexed by Canada's decision in this case, as well raising concerns, not only with regard to civil liberties, but also to the fact that we seem to be doing something completely different, and we are doing something different, than other countries and western democracies. It is important to note that it is eroding Canada's reputation as acting responsibly.
Those questions are becoming louder and louder from Americans. They are wondering where Canada is with regard to this issue. The parliamentary secretary should be aware of the discourse that is happening. As well, the policies of the Prime Minister have been hurting our regular relations with U.S. citizens and other elected officials who have really disagreed with Canada's position.