Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear: Our government is committed to a strong and rigorous arms export system, and that is why we have acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty. Human rights considerations are at the centre of our exports regime and Canada has one of the strongest export control systems in the world, respecting human rights. These are enshrined in our Canadian legislation.
The minister will deny any permit application where there is substantial risk of human rights violations in keeping with Canadian law and in keeping with human rights obligations.