Mr. Speaker, Canadians are very proud of the foreign policy Canada has developed over decades of work.
We live in the 21st century. New challenges and new situations are evolving. On the development front, we are committed to doubling our assistance in development aid from 2001 to 2009. We want to make a difference in development, in defence, in trade, and in foreign policy.
The government will build on a solid foundation but in a creative way to adapt to the new situations of the 21st century.