Mr. Speaker, Canadians feel very strong about the value of education and of our role as a country helping the developing world achieve education for all. That is why the Minister for International Cooperation launched CIDA's basic education action plan last Wednesday, pledging a $555 million investment over a five year period. This signifies a quadrupling of Canada's investment for basic education in developing countries.
With the help of Canadians, developing countries and other donor partners the plan aims--