Thank you.
I'd like to say that international aid alone cannot compensate for a political and security crisis at the scale Haiti is experiencing.
The question we must ask ourselves is this: What would the situation in Haiti be like without this aid? What would happen if Canada withdrew its humanitarian aid, as the United States did when it abruptly withdrew several programs aimed at strengthening the health care system and providing care? Would we be contributing to further weakening institutions and limiting access to essential services for thousands of people? The answer is obviously yes.
I think we have a very important role to play right now, especially since the Americans have withdrawn their aid. We must maintain our presence. Even if we cannot replace or provide the political solution, the presence of humanitarian aid organizations is essential at this time.