Thank you very much. I think in your overview, as Chair Allison said, the contributions that have been made, and the efficacy of the work that's been done in the Global Fund has been something that our country has been proud of. I think it's been a great example of where we worked together—all parties, multiparty—and previous governments worked together to support the Global Fund. That's mainly because of the approach and the way it was able to nail down some strategic goals and get funding, leverage funding and resources, in ways we haven't seen before with the understanding that no one government can do it and that not just government can do it, but working with civil society, the private sector, and others.
It is a good story to tell and I appreciate that fact that you've come here on an annual basis to brief us on what's happening. As Mr. Robinson will know, members of Parliament can get distracted on other issues. What's been a constant is bringing forward what the results have been for the Global Fund. We thank you for your overview of what's been happening, the good work that's been done, and the great results. We heard this from Mr. Bill Gates with regard to polio. Some positive things are happening.
I want to talk about TB. One of the Global Fund's supported programs is TB Reach. For those who don't know, it's the idea of being able to detect as well as treat—and that's clearly important, to be able to do both—in the most vulnerable areas, the hard-to-reach areas. The name says it all: TB Reach. In 2010 our government was a great partner in this. It made a five-year contribution of $120 million to the initiative. We're hearing...and I'm saying hearing. There are no facts on this and I'm hoping we can clarify it, but there is some question about that being renewed. For us to understand, as members of Parliament and this committee, what would be the consequences if Canada—and I hope it doesn't happen—didn't renew its contributions to that fund?