Mr. Chair, I wonder if the member might be able to give an opinion on the issue of working with all political entities in the House of Commons and how critically important it is. Let me give an example, by using what I believe Canadians would want to see. Given the very serious nature of what is happening in Ukraine today, all political parties inside the House have been very responsible in coming forward and showing support, in a multitude of different ways. For example, having observers go there is something that has been talked about at great length.
I have a question for the member, who I know has a considerable amount of influence with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Does he feel that it would be advisable for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the government to work with the opposition parties to come up with ideas and thoughts? It has been suggested, and I would also add, that we look at a minimum of 500 observers going to Ukraine. I remember when I sat on the foreign affairs committee it was 1,200 that was being talked about at the committee.
Does the member see any role that would allow for opposition members to have more input, in informal as well as formal ways, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs?