This reminds me of what Mr. Roy, the previous witness, said about the length of time for which international aid was provided. In the case of China, 10 years on, we are just starting to see results.
What would you think about a Canadian approach whereby we choose the countries in which we become involved? I say “choose” because, in light of financial and resource constraints, we obviously cannot be present in every country on the planet that needs support.
Should Canada not opt to provide aid to a restricted number of countries where it would be possible to forge longer-term links and partnerships? The question is for both witnesses.