I'd like to pick up on this discussion about Canada and its partnerships. It seems to me, though, that when it comes to aid, when it comes to that commitment, it is absolutely essential that the government be the leader and make a real commitment. Now, the current recession has been very hard on a number of groups. I know I get calls all the time from charities who are desperate. In that vein, has there been an impact on the private money for aid, and how much can we really depend on that private partnership in terms of the kind of aid that we need, that we have an obligation to deliver as a nation?
On May 5th, 2010. See this statement in context.