Mr. Speaker, our government has been very clear. We have an international aid effectiveness strategy and we are acting on it. We are getting results for people in the developing countries and all projects by CIDA are assessed against our effectiveness standards.
After due diligence, it was determined that KAIROS' proposal did not meet government standards.
Canadians want to make a difference in developing countries and that means more food, more education, more help, more security and more opportunities for women and girls.