Cool. Got it.
In budget 2017, I'd like to ask that Canada commit to predictable increases of the international assistance envelope of 10% annually to the end of the 42nd Parliament, with a publicly available timeline to double the envelope by 2023 to ensure that Canada can deliver on implementation of the 2030 sustainable development agenda. Furthermore, I urge that Canada aim to meet the United Nations funding target of 0.7% of GNI around 2030. Making a strong ODA commitment aligns with the ministerial mandate, and is a decisive stepping stone towards early progress on the SDGs.
This matters to me personally. I find it unacceptable that many of the young women I met while working in rural Uganda do not have the same access to opportunity that I do because I am Canadian. I believe Canada can play a leading role in reducing global inequality like this.
Thank you very much for your time. Merci beaucoup.