Having lived in a non-democratic nation and then being here, I appreciate that democracy is a gift. Here in Canada, we benefit from a healthy democracy. We are working, for example, with the interventions we recently made in the Ukraine, to help ensure that greater stability is driven by a stronger set of institutions that protect democracy.
Yes, you're absolutely right; the feminist international assistance policy does commit Canada to supporting democracy through international development initiatives such as those that help to increase the political participation of women, including young and marginalized women.
We're also working with governments to ensure that their level of engagement with women and girls includes meaningful participation in decision-making processes. We're also investing in advocacy and programming to address discriminatory laws that prevent women and marginalized individuals from realizing their full economic, social and political rights.