Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here.
Since my time is limited, perhaps I'll ask all my questions at once and leave you the remainder of the time to respond.
You mentioned earlier in this meeting that Canada is assisting 4.5 million people in 29 different countries, if I heard you correctly. I would be interested in getting a list of those 29 countries tabled with the committee after this meeting. I hear you on the situation in Africa and in other developing countries, but the truth of the matter is that we've seen backsliding of women's reproductive rights around the world, including in many countries in the west. Of course, I am referring to the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the United States, but also to some of the draconian laws restricting access to abortion in Poland, as well as attempts to restrict abortion rights in Italy.
I would like to hear you on what Canada can do in order to stem this trend, if you agree that it is a concerning trend. Also, what is Canada's role, if any, in allied countries such as Poland, given the state of their laws restricting access to abortion for women?