Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, there is no doubt that Russia is in a stronger financial position than it was a couple of decades ago, for the reasons that have been indicated. Sanctions can still bite, though. We live in a globalized world, and a country like Russia needs to trade. I would say tha

Foreign Affairs committee  We are focused on the dual track of diplomacy, dialogue and deterrence. The credible threat of sanctions well organized in advance amongst significant economies forms a significant part of that deterrence package.

Foreign Affairs committee  I'd like to invite Sandra McCardell to give a first response and, if necessary, we can follow up in writing.

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, what's interesting is that Russia has not stated why they have 100,000 troops on the border with Ukraine. The Russian position is that their troop movements inside their own country are their own business.

Foreign Affairs committee  Can you hear me, Mr. Chair?

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you. Look, our assessment is that post-Crimea sanctions have had a big impact. I would like to turn to my colleague Sandra McCardell for additional texture. This is measured in Russia's efforts to have those sanctions lifted in recent years. Our assessment is that sanctio

Foreign Affairs committee  I can tell you that, as a matter of sanctions, I'm not in a position to speak to the specific list you have before you. What I can tell you is that we have one of the most robust sanctions regimes in the world. When it comes to the post-Crimea situation, we have 440 individuals a

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, with your permission, I'd like to consult within our ministry to see what is appropriate to be shared with the members of the committee, either in writing or in camera.

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, I'd like to turn to my colleague Sandra McCardell for this question, please.

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, I really want to underscore the point that NATO's unity is very strong. That is not to say that NATO allies bring to their discussions exactly the same perspectives on every issue, nor do they bring to bear the same assets for resolving issues that arise. Ideas do get

Foreign Affairs committee  With your permission, I would like to turn to my colleague Sandra McCardell to answer that.

Foreign Affairs committee  The kinds of options that are available in terms of economic measures include sanctions against individuals, entities or states. They also include various export control measures, import-export bans, measures on dealing in foreign currencies of certain types, etc. They do include

Foreign Affairs committee  The peace and stabilization operations program continues to operate at this time. Actually, the fruits of its work, in terms of the security sector reform that it has supported with its emphasis on police and defence sectors is particularly important at this time. The program c

Foreign Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, Canada talks to the Russians at the OSCE. We've been talking to the Russians at NATO. We've been talking to the Russians in capital through our embassy. My colleague might have something to say about that, but we have been very clear: We are preparing and are prepared

Foreign Affairs committee  Like the United States, which has indicated that the financial measures would be sweeping and significant, we have said to the Russians, including publicly through our minister [Technical difficulty—Editor] are to institute a major package of sanctions and other economic measures