Madam Speaker, this is about the independence and the integrity of our parliamentarians, and about the IPU, which stands for democracy and for Parliaments around the world to exercise their full rights.
We, of course, wish Senator Ataullahjan extreme good fortune in her bid to become its president. At the same time, we will stand and respect the independence of the IPU. This is completely different from the United Nations or the OECD, which are governmental organizations. I think the member for Sherwood ParkāFort Saskatchewan will understand the difference between a parliamentary organization and a governmental organization.
We will ensure that everything is done to support the candidacy of any Canadian seeking any role. However, we will make sure that we also guard and protect the independence of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and our parliamentary associations.