Mr. Speaker, Canadians want us to be effective on the world stage.
During our trip to India, we announced bilateral investments totalling over $1 billion that will help create 5,800 jobs in Canada. We also announced $11.5 million for the right start initiative to empower the world's poorest women and girls. These commitments will benefit the middle class and those working hard to join it.
I would point out that this nine-day trip cost much less than Stephen Harper's six-day trip to India a few years ago.