She’s targeting them for a simple reason: “They have a lot of money,” Bibeau said Wednesday in an interview. “They’re willing to compromise a little if they can have an impact for the poorest and most vulnerable,” she said. After his 2017 budget, Morneau told The Canadian Press aid agencies would have to be content with what they were already receiving. But on Wednesday, he said Canada wants to have an international impact with its G7 presidency. Foreign aid isn’t about making Canadians feel good about themselves, it’s about protecting their security, she said.

Source: National Post February 28, 2018 20:15 UTC