Minister, thank you very much for being here.
I want to come back to the topic of the global implications and the implications on Canadians of the war in Ukraine. A moment ago, in response to Mr. Weiler, you spoke about the economic consequences of the war. You talked about the impacts on the global economy.
We've had witness after witness, expert after expert and economist after economist come to our committee over the past couple of years. They have talked about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been one of the primary drivers of food and energy inflation around the world. It's what Canadians face at the grocery store, and at the pump when they fill up their cars with gas. It's touching Canadians economically every day, as you alluded to a few moments ago.
As you've heard me say in the House, I believe that Ukraine's victory is vital to Canada's security. I believe all members in this House need to support the Ukrainian people with what they need until they win and achieve a decisive victory.
Traditionally, the issue of support for Ukraine has been unanimous in the House. To be frank, traditionally political parties in Canada trip over each other to try to show that they are the strongest supporters of Ukraine. Over the past year and a half, we've seen that unanimity erode.
Can you explain to folks, my constituents in Etobicoke Centre and Canadians listening the importance of supporting Ukraine?