Canada-China Relations committee  Thank you for your question, Mr. Paul‑Hus. Naturally, the alliance discusses anything involving security threats or issues, including the Far North. A number of our allies in NATO belong to the Arctic Council and are, themselves, part of the Arctic region. I would say that, firs

Canada-China Relations committee  Thank you, deputy minister. That's a good question, Mr. Paul‑Hus. Indeed, NATO talks a lot about that issue. While NATO is an alliance of European and North American countries, the rise of China and its conduct around the world right now are raising a number of questions about

Canada-China Relations committee  I think that's a question for me, since it falls under my responsibilities at Global Affairs. Thank you for your question. Yes, this mechanism has been put in place and is very successful. We would certainly like to continue to improve it, and it is very important to do so beca

Canada-China Relations committee  As I understand it, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development never ordered this equipment. It was a standing offer awarded to this company following a Public Services and Procurement Canada process, but that offer was never used. I'm not responsible for this part

Canada-China Relations committee  The report has already been submitted to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, if I'm not mistaken. Perhaps my colleagues can confirm that.

Canada-China Relations committee  Again, I'm not the expert in this area. This is a different.... The corporate services part—

Canada-China Relations committee  My understanding, though, is that this was a standing offer process that was awarded by Public Services and Procurement Canada that was never used by Global Affairs Canada.

Canada-China Relations committee  I can assure you we don't ignore it. If you want to hear from my colleague at CSE, I cede the floor.

Canada-China Relations committee  [Technical difficulty—Editor] but I will just say as I do that the situation in Xinjiang does concern us and we're working very closely with allies on these issues, which is what you saw in our joint approach on sanctions. Weldon, perhaps you could take the question.

Canada-China Relations committee  I wasn't in Ottawa at the time, but in Brussels. I'm pleased to answer on behalf of the department because I keep in touch with my colleagues. If I remember correctly, it was very soon after the arrest of the two Michaels, who were of great concern. A full and comprehensive ass

Canada-China Relations committee  Yes, absolutely. China isn't the same country we knew a few years ago. It's much more repressive there and much more combative abroad. Our relationship with China has evolved a great deal, and we can now see that these dialogue mechanisms have not freed the Michaels. You still h

Canada-China Relations committee  Sure. I'm glad to speak to that. Thank you. The Quad is an informal consultation group. We have great relations with every member of it. We look to co-operate with each member of it. It's something that is increasingly important in regard to the new strategic environment we're s