Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister for International Cooperation and Minister responsible for Francophonie.
According to the UN, developed countries such as Canada should earmark at least 0.7% of their gross national product for development assistance. Yet, with additional cuts of $150 million, the Canadian government's budget for international assistance is a dismal 0.3% of GDP. This is a disgrace.
Since we will soon have a deficit-free federal budget, will the minister pledge to cancel the planned $150 million cut to international assistance?