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Foreign Affairs committee  I would have to get back to you on who the precise official is, who is responsible.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I didn't get your question, sorry.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  For the $2.65 billion, the type of financing that we provide through that is very specific. It's for climate mitigation or adaptation projects, for example, clean technology, climate smart agriculture projects, forestry. The nature of what is contemplated to be funded through those and through our partners is pre-defined by that policy.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I'm trying to think of any examples. None of them really come to mind. At the time of amalgamation, what essentially happened is that two departments were stitched together. There were certain programs, for example, electoral observations, that might have fallen in the peace and security area.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  My involvement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is very, very limited. At the time of the announcement and the set-up, we were to ensure that the budget announcement and the paid-in capital of about $199 million U.S. was paid. Unfortunately, I don't have any information on the project pipeline in terms of what they have approved, in terms of the type of investments they've approved to date or funded.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  That's over five years.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  The commitment was larger. Shares become available at certain times. I can't remember the amount offhand, but $199 million of shares were authorized, which we have purchased at this point. We have authorization to purchase more, and that's what Canada is committed to doing, but at this point the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has made available to Canada only $199 million U.S.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I don't have the details on that.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I'd have to get back to you on the role that we as a department play in terms of the oversight on those investments.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I can tell you what I do know about what the infrastructure plan is for. The plan was looking at green and cross-border infrastructure, transport, energy, and other such projects. Other than that I can't comment further on whether those investments are good. All I can do is tell you, from the information that I have, what the intention of the fund is and the level of Canada's investment.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  In establishing the indicator, the first thing we do is ask what becomes meaningful to measure against this target. As you stated, the percentage of organizations we target that do this is a meaningful indicator. But this is a very new area for us in terms of targeting organizations specifically to enhance the empowerment of women and girls.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  You answered the question better than I could. The departmental plan is based on the new departmental results framework. In setting up the departmental results framework, we went to each result area. One of the areas we were targeting is enhancing the empowerment and rights of women and girls.

June 7th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I don't have that information with me right now, but we'd be happy to provide it to the committee.

June 6th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj

Foreign Affairs committee  I am Arun Thangaraj, the assistant deputy minister and chief financial officer.

June 6th, 2018Committee meeting

Arun Thangaraj