Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Rumours continue to circulate about the possible closing of the Montreal office of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre. Recognized throughout the French-speaking world for its expertise, the office was set up in 1999 to provide additional support for the centre's francophone programming and help it play a larger role in supporting Canada's activities within the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs assure us that he will continue to fund the centre?