Mr. Speaker, three years ago today, a wave of extreme violence broke out across Sudan. What began as a power struggle has become the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with 13 million being forced from their homes, half the population facing food insecurity, and women and girls being deliberately targeted with sexual violence.
Today our government announced new funding for life-saving aid in response to this crisis, more than $120 million to support the most vulnerable.
At the Subcommittee on International Human Rights, we heard from members of the Sudanese community. Their message was clear: The violence has to stop.
The Sudanese community is working with the government to save lives by providing refuge in Canada. This immigration program is critical and must continue.
This devastating war must come to an end.