Canada has reduced its presence in Africa, and I regret that approach. However, we haven't lost our reputation. It can be regained or reinforced.
I didn't say that expenditures were being allocated to defence to the detriment of development. I can understand why priority is being given to defence, not to development and diplomacy.
CIDA has just reviewed its policy regarding its global presence. This is not good news for Africa. Personally, I don't understand the reasons why CIDA has made those decisions. I believe they aren't related to development policy. In short, Africa could well be disregarded by a number of major powers. Canada does not have the same presence as it did at the time of the war against apartheid or of the G8 meeting in Kananaskis. This is the most difficult region in the world.