Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you for coming.
All of the interventions that we have heard about today demonstrate to Canadians of Somali origin the interest that all Canadian members of Parliament have in the future of their country.
We have to look at the situation realistically, as we usually do. Your documents stated that the state is not viable, that no functioning national government has been in place since 1991 and that 85% of the people in the Horn of Africa live in Ethiopia. We must therefore be realistic as to what we can do. We need to help Somalia improve its future.
Is there a solution that would enhance the quality of life of the people and promote the development of Somalia? Later on, we will be talking about Sudan, a neighbouring country. Our action was made possible because of our facility in Ethiopia and Kenya. Is it possible to find a solution for Somalia which does not involve all of the neighbouring countries? Could we not take comprehensive action in this sector which would have an impact on Somalia?