Scandal is not Ottawa’s only issue

With a sexy scandal in Ottawa, it is easy to ignore the mundane everyday business of the government. It is important to get to the bottom of the SNC-Lavalin/Raybould matter but let’s not forget that there are lives at stake and decisions to be made on the international level.

This year, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is due for replenishment. Canada has been a key donor since the Global Fund’s inception in 2002 and holds a seat on the board. It was clear during the fifth replenishment conference in Montreal in 2016 that Canadians care about fighting these diseases. I would like to see Canada continue to play a leading role.

Connie Lebeau, Victoria