Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses for being here today. I apologize if we had you waiting for a little while.
We know that like many parts of the world, people in Latin America and the Caribbean face widespread human rights abuses, including gender-based violence and attacks on environmental and human rights defenders. Canada's feminist international assistance policy emphasizes human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Could you elaborate on how Canada ensures that its assistance programming prioritizes and addresses systematic human rights challenges, especially in the context of authoritarian regimes and conflict-affected regions?