I have difficulty supporting this motion.
Canada has been a longstanding proponent of a stronger focus by both the IMF and the World Bank on strengthening governance. While recognizing that considerable progress is being made, Canada continues to press the World Bank for a clear results framework against which progress on improving governance can be measured.
Canada also is a leading advocate for debt relief for poor, highly indebted countries as an important means of promoting sustainable development. In 2006 Canada contributed $16 million in fulfillment of our contributions in clearing the debts of highly indebted poor countries.
The committee has the ability to invite the minister, should it be necessary, at the time of the release of the report.