Thank you very much for your very honest answer. I think one thing you really clarified for me, which other groups are speaking about as well, is the need for that long-term planning and the need for consistency and for predictability, because this study that was done actually talks about the impact the delayed decisions are having on our international work.
I want to get a couple of things into the record. The delays and accompanying lack of project financing are slowing down or stopping international project work, which has a negative impact on partners and communities in developing countries. Forty-five percent of the group responded that was so for them.
They're also saying it is beginning to have a real impact on their overall budgets. Some of them are having to look at how they run their operations and even having to stop work on projects and start laying off staff. I think one of the most compelling quotes for me was that “the organization is not able to plan for its future”, because, as you said, long-term planning is absolutely a necessity. And there is also the damage this kind of lack of predictability is having on the role and the name of CIDA, which is so revered internationally, and the way people are beginning to look at us. I think for me it is the imperative nature of our living up to our timelines and also of our making those commitments and letting people know.
People are talking about some of their projects being in jeopardy. I'm pleased for you that your project was under the old system and you're able to carry on.