Thank you very much to the witnesses.
I think the point is so important that Canada must maintain its commitment to Afghanistan in advancing freedom and democracy in Afghanistan and honouring the sacrifices of so many Canadians who fought and died in Afghanistan for Afghanistan's freedom, but also honouring those we fought alongside.
Mr. Nazary, thank you for being here. I want to ask you three specific questions. I will ask them together.
First, how can we in the present context pursue the advancement of freedom and democracy in Afghanistan? I think many Canadians would be feeling a little bit pessimistic right now. Perhaps you can help us chart the course to some optimism—not blind optimism, but some good, concrete action that we can take towards that goal.
Second, can you share a little bit with us about the National Resistance Front? Are there ways in which you think we should be supporting you directly?
Third, we're dealing in an ongoing way with Bill C-41, which in part is about trying to get humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan while not in any way supporting the Taliban. How can we address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and help the Afghan people in the immediate circumstances while still intensifying the sanctions and the consequences for the Taliban regime in response to the violence they are inflicting?
I will hand it over to you. Thank you again.