Foreign Affairs committee  Merci, madame la ministre. Thank you, Mr. Goldring. Education, clearly, is one of the major challenges in Haiti. I think it's probably a unique situation in the world that 85% of the educational system is in the private sector, with very unequal degrees of quality, as you can imagine.

Foreign Affairs committee  Yes.

Foreign Affairs committee  It concerned premises.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much, Minister. The working conditions of newly elected representatives are very difficult. First, we'll be entirely prepared to analyze the extent to which we can provide material to support these people, particularly in terms of the information and equipment. A major infrastructure project is not part of CIDA's planning at this stage.

Foreign Affairs committee  On your question regarding corruption, there is no doubt that we are constantly aware of these situations, and of the culture of impunity that exists there. This culture is changing very gradually. I think that for the time being, the approach is very gradual. I referred to the fact that the director general of the national police force has dealt with some difficult cases.

Foreign Affairs committee  Okay, I'll go first. There are judgment calls and very difficult choices to make. I think we have to balance the notion of continuity, ensuring that we're not in a stop-and-go mode with the notion of accountability and the showing of probity in the management of the resources given to a government.

Foreign Affairs committee  In the future, in terms of....?

Foreign Affairs committee  We constantly monitor the progress and actions of the police force. With the renewal of the MINUSTAH mandate, we are going to work with our partners, and we share information to ensure that before we move ahead on our new programming, the conditions of success and probity are there.

Foreign Affairs committee  Ms. Lalonde, I want to thank my team, which worked hard to prepare this presentation. I think that you raised a fundamental point when you mentioned political will, the lessons learned and the right timing. Aristide was a big disappointment. In my opinion, when he came to power, the entire community rallied behind him.

Foreign Affairs committee  He is the only one to have completed his term in office to have remained in the country, returned to his community and to have contributed to development. Already, this gives us an idea of his will and love for Haiti. We are not yet familiar with all his ministers, but he is surrounding himself with a competent technical team.

Foreign Affairs committee  He is actively seeking competent individuals throughout the Haitian diaspora to rebuild the country. To me, this indicates very strong will. It is clear now that he also has a very long-term vision. I think he showed great maturity when he said that he would attend the donor conference and present his social appeasement plan.

Foreign Affairs committee  The government will have to make that decision.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you for your question. This goes right to the heart of the matter, meaning this country's transformation. You are correct, Mr. Patry, to ask what the political class will do. I accompanied the Governor General to the inauguration of President Préval. During our four-day visit, we had the opportunity to meet with him on a number of occasions, as well as with other members, and we clearly heard a great deal about this will, this desire to begin a process of national reconciliation, dialogue, not only among the political class, but also with civil society.

Foreign Affairs committee  This framework has been in place for approximately two years. The donors have committed to providing a little more than one million dollars US. In fact, the international community has committed even more. Quite recently, I went to Brasilia with Mr. Van Loan to take part in a donor conference.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you very much. You'll recognize the gentleman sitting with me, who has been so kind as to offer me the opportunity to speak first. I thank you very much.