Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses for appearing.
I have two questions for all three witnesses.
You're appearing as part of a study on Canada's approach to Africa. The study is also taking place while the Government of Canada is considering how to engage with Africa, including the African Union.
First, if you were responsible for putting together a Canadian strategy for Africa, how would you structure it, what would you prioritize within the strategy and what resources, what money, would you attach to it?
Second, should the strategy be continental in scope, or should it distinguish between north Africa and sub-Saharan Africa? Within that, should it focus on particular subregions of sub-Saharan Africa, whether it be southern Africa, eastern Africa or western Africa?