Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her question and also for the passion with which she delivered it. She always speaks so compassionately of the plight of children in difficult situations around the world, and indeed I think her question is very well placed tonight.
We all know that this is an extremely difficult situation in Iraq, very difficult for the people there. In a neighbouring country, in Syria, I had the opportunity to see the effect that war has had on the children there.
That is why our Minister of Foreign Affairs just visited Iraq with parliamentary colleagues from the other parties as well, certainly from the NDP and the Liberal Party. We wanted to show a united government to the Iraqi people and indeed, to the international community, because humanitarian aid is required there to help the children who are displaced from their homes, the families displaced from their homes. This will have a lasting effect on these children as they grow up. They will never forget this difficult time in their country.
We have committed humanitarian aid, particularly to assist those families. The minister is closely monitoring that. He is discussing it with our partners around the world, and will continue to do so. One thing is certain. Canada will be there for those who are most affected in Iraq.