Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Minister and everyone else, for being here.
Off the top, I will say that I think Canada's history of foreign aid and multilateral support is something that, as a country, we should be incredibly proud of. It's something that continues to save lives around the world. It is a real testament to our nation's history, culture and influence around the globe.
I just wanted to say that.
Minister, in your opening comments, you mentioned the phrase “principled pragmatism” a couple of times. I think that an effective foreign policy is a coherent foreign policy.
I'm curious about how you see the framing of principled pragmatism. Do you see it as a cornerstone of Canada's foreign policy? How does it trickle down to practical levels, so that the tactics follow the strategy?