Mr. Chair, I would respond to the member by saying that the work of the NGOs in Afghanistan could not be done without the security provided by our Canadian troops there.
I remind her of the quote from the spokesperson for CARE Canada regarding our assistance to widows in Afghanistan:
CIDA’s funding means that we can continue our work to help the most vulnerable women and children in Afghanistan. Not only will these women be given a chance to survive, they will become empowered and independent so that they can provide a better life for their children.
Clearly CARE Canada is pleased to be able to act in security in Afghanistan thanks to our troops.