Mr. Speaker, study after study has criticized the ineffectiveness of Canada's foreign aid. Hence Parliament last year passed unanimously Bill C-293.
Bill C-293 requires three things: one, that the aid be effective in reducing poverty; two, that it take into account the perspective of the poor; and three, that it be in compliance with international human rights standards.
In the minister's report on the bill deposited last week in the House, she fails to comment on two out of the three criteria.
How could the minister possibly say that she is in compliance with this legislation?