Question and Answer in House of Common on Canada's renewed assistance to Buma

Please see question and answer taken place yesterday in the House of Commons with regards to Canada’s renewed assistance to Burma.
-Canadian Friends of Burma
40th PARLIAMENT, 3rd SESSION
EDITED HANSARD
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Burma
Mr. Rodney Weston (Saint John, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, human rights in Burma have long been a cause for concern for the international community, and that is putting it lightly. The military regime in Burma is by far one of the worst and most repressive regimes in the world. Unfortunately, even if Burmese citizens are successful in escaping the terror, many still face starvation and disease in the refugee camps of bordering nations.
Could the Minister of International Cooperation update the House on what our government is doing to help the refugees and migrants fleeing the Burmese regime?

Hon. Bev Oda (Minister of International Cooperation, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, yes, it is true that there is a tragedy happening in Burma and the Burmese continue to suffer. We have been supporting the Burmese border area program and it has achieved success by providing service to Burmese people. One million cases of malaria have been treated, 145,000 refugees are receiving service and over 500,000 people have received health care.
That is why I am pleased today to announce a renewal of the Burmese border area program by increasing the amount to under $16 million.
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