Mr. Speaker, the Canadian government is extremely concerned about human rights not being respected, in particular women's rights, in Afghanistan.
That is why we have suspended all Canadian funds for local initiatives until further notice. The only aid that remains in Afghanistan is humanitarian assistance through the Red Cross and United Nations agencies.
It is our hope that stability will be restored to that part of the world for the good of all people in Afghanistan, in particular the women who are so mistreated by these human rights abuses.