Mr. Chair, I will be sharing my time with my colleague.
I would like to thank you for your presence here today as well as for your excellent reports. Rights and Democracy is a source of pride for Canadians. I am sure that everyone knows that and, if not, they should. When you consider the work that is done to develop democracy, through the development of a country's own institutions and experience, Rights and Democracy—and you have indicated this on a number of occasions—is a unique institution.
At a time when Canada wants to develop democracy, and when substantive debates are taking place as to how democracy should be developed and the way in which countries that have recently obtained their independence can transition toward a government for and by the people, your experience appears outstanding to me. I have been convinced of that by following the work done by a number of your officials. That is why I believe that the committee should agree to your request for more long-term funding, which would help you to better use the skills and knowledge of your organization and workers.
Mr. Beauregard, how can longer-term funding, together with tighter controls, better help you serve the cause of development and democracy?