I'm not in a position to speak for other humanitarian organizations. What I can speak to is the work of the International Red Cross. Just to clarify, the Government of Canada has made a contribution to the appeal of the International Committee for its humanitarian action in Sri Lanka. The total budget for 2009 planned for the International Committee is in the range of $27 million Swiss francs, which is close to the Canadian dollar. The Canadian government has made a contribution of $1.75 million against that appeal so far. Today, the International Committee is still seeking contributions of a further $19 million for that original appeal. They are also considering increasing their appeal, depending on what access there is and what kinds of needs there are and what room there is for them to operate. That's the International Committee.
What I was saying in my remarks was that given the gravity of the situation, and given that the International Committee is the only international humanitarian organization with access to the conflict area, it would be appropriate for the Canadian government to consider doubling its contribution to the International Red Cross at this time. I am sure that other humanitarian organizations are responding as best they can in the areas they're able to reach.
I should say that the World Food Programme assistance to the north, for instance, is delivered by the International Committee. So it's important to support the World Food Programme and to understand the limits in terms of the actual access they have in the country. Actual access to the area, and humanitarian assistance being delivered in the area, is through the International Red Cross.