Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to thank the witnesses for being here today, on March 7. I am repeating the date because tomorrow, March 8, is International Women's Day, and the majority of the witnesses have clearly demonstrated that women's sexual and reproductive health rights are in decline around the world.
That strikes me. We can no longer call ourselves feminists and contribute to a rollback of these rights. We can't keep standing still either. We must move forward and work to continuously reinforce these rights. Let's keep that in mind tomorrow, March 8, as we celebrate that day. I feel it's imperative.
Ms. Théroux‑Séguin, I will address you first. I join my predecessor in congratulating you on the international cooperation work you've done for such a long time.
In 2019, the Liberal government had announced that, as of 2023, it would increase its funding to support women's and girls' health around the world to $1.4 billion per year for 10 years. That represents an annual investment of $723 million to support sexual and reproductive health rights.
Is $700 million enough? If not, what would the ideal amount be, in your and CECI's opinion?