Mr. Speaker, we are all saddened by the chaos in the aftermath of the earthquake in China and this government stands ready to answer the call.
I am pleased to tell the House today that Canada has responded to the Red Cross appeal for international assistance and we will be sending them $1 million.
I want to emphasize what the minister said yesterday, that our government has committed to match dollar for dollar the donations made by individual Canadians.
I want to let the people of China know that we will do everything in our power to help them in their time of need.