I think Haiti remains a long-term commitment for Canada. It's at the heart of Canada's vocation for the Americas. We're directing an unprecedented amount of financial assistance and political resources towards ensuring the success of our efforts. I'll remind colleagues that between 2006 and 2011, $555 million is being devoted to this country, which is the poorest one in the Americas. It's our single largest investment, and the second one worldwide.
Our involvement is based on a strong national interest in terms of security and values, and we believe it reflects the close cultural and demographic links between our countries. As you know, we're participating as well in the UN stabilization mission in Haiti with a contribution of some Canadian Forces personnel. We also have civilian police officers and correctional officers to help and assist in bringing political stability to this country.