At the same time, we recognize that more liberalized trade is not, in and by itself, a comprehensive solution to global food insecurity. Of course, Canada, like nearly all other nations also faces some food security challenges of its own. Despite our many economic and social accomplishments, there are vulnerable individuals with low incomes and poor nutrition in our own country. In addition, we are learning that more must be done to conserve our natural assets, both on land and in the oceans. We are committed to the conservation of our fisheries resources and to a sustainable and responsible fishing industry.
Forests also contribute significantly to world food security and the global eco-system.
They must be carefully preserved. Clearly by reducing threats to the earth's resources and natural systems we can better sustain all forms of life. Let me mention here and acknowledge most emphatically the strong community of NGOs both in Canada and around the world who have contributed so invaluably to the substance of this Summit. Clearly the multilateral development system and international conferences such as this one can make a major contribution to all of our efforts by supporting national initiatives to eradicate poverty and by helping chart new courses for the future. Both at home and internationally, we all need to follow up meticulously to build and sustain momentum toward real solutions.