Mr. Chair, it is clear from listening to the government members that they have done their homework because they are telling us all about the horrible situation in the CAR. Everyone knows that it is an appalling situation, and that it may even be a case of ethnic cleansing.
The real aim of this take note debate is to talk about what Canada can do to help these people. Take note debates are rare. When they do happen, it is not so we can get an overview of the situation. It is to determine what we can do. Clearly, the government believes that the $5-million contribution it announced yesterday is more than enough.
I would like to ask my colleague if he really thinks that the $17 million that Canada has provided over the course of this horrible conflict is enough.