Thank you for those two questions, Ms. Lalonde.
First of all, let me reassure you by stating that there is no plot, no particular strategy to isolate francophone countries. On the contrary the programs that are generally available are also available in the case of francophone African countries. A realignment of priorities does indeed affect certain countries, but there is no withdrawal being planned such as the one you've described. That is not the case. The Government of Canada continues to support organizations that provide excellent services in these places. I would point out, however, that this question really should be put to my colleague.
You mentioned cases related to consulates, and I can tell you that the Government of Canada regularly helps men and women who are experiencing difficulties in faraway countries. We give them advice and we make sure they are being well treated.
With regard to Ms. Morin, she's involved in a complicated family conflict. Consular officers advised her that she and the father of her children could settle the question of child custody using the legal means available in Saudi Arabia in order for it to be possible to return the children to Canada. The department has provided considerable consular assistance to Ms. Morin since 2003. Among other things, it made arrangements for her return to Canada in September 2003 and in October 2006. Consular officers continue to provide her with help. Since her voluntary return to Saudi Arabia in 2006, officers have continued to help her. However the assistance they can provide is limited by the laws of Saudi Arabia. With the help of Saudi representatives, we are attempting to help Ms. Morin and her husband come to an agreement. Our department's travel advisories do list some advice on exit requirements in Saudi Arabia. We recommend that people follow that procedure.