Justice committee  I think the work that we have done through the global partnership program in Canada, particularly in Russia but also in Ukraine, has really helped to address the sorry state of security that we found there 10 to 12 years ago, which Professor Bunn talked about earlier. In the ef

Justice committee  To encapsulate that and answer your point specifically, we are secure. Canadians are more secure today as a result of the work we've been doing with the U.S., Germany, Norway, and other countries, including Russia. We're much more secure today than we were 10 years ago, precisely

Justice committee  Yes, thank you, Mr. Marston. That is an excellent question, but probably more appropriately put to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. However, I will say this. This is part of a worldwide effort to repatriate to countries of origin highly enriched fissile material so this m

Justice committee  My colleague, Terry Wood, was at the centre of negotiations on the amendment to that convention, so I'll let him answer that question.

Justice committee  Mr. Casey, that's a very important question, but as I indicated earlier, I'm not a lawyer. I'm not qualified to comment in that regard. My colleagues from Justice Canada are here behind me. I think you'll have an opportunity to ask them those specific questions when you go thro

Justice committee  I appreciate the question. It is an important one. I'm not a lawyer, and the question perhaps is more properly addressed to my Justice colleagues, who I believe will be appearing in the second hour. That might be an appropriate time to ask that particular question. Again, it's

Justice committee  Will Bill S-9 be delayed as Bill C-7—

Justice committee  There are some legal technicalities with respect to Bill C-7, as it has been explained to me by my legal bureau. I'd prefer to undertake to provide you with their response on this. It's more of a legal technical nature, but I'm assured by them that Canada has in place all of the

Justice committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and good afternoon, everyone. My name is Shawn Barber, acting director general of the Non-Proliferation and Security Threat Reduction Bureau at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. I am pleased to be here today to discuss with you