There is a global recession.
I am also Canadian, Mr. Chair, so equally, I am entitled to speak like other panellists.
The global recession of financial support for non-governmental and international human rights institutions has been widespread. It's not only in the U.S.A., but also in other countries. Because of the security challenges they are facing from the war in Ukraine and other places, they start building up their own armaments. The victim all the time is foreign development aid.
Canada can take leadership in advocating a revamp of that line and bringing like-minded governments—mostly the Nordic and other countries—to support initiatives that are impacting the socio-economic life of the communities. We cannot pretend to be able to bring all LGBTI people to Canada, but where they are, they must be supported to support their families and themselves.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.