reorganization of UNHCR. Several aspects of his plan echoed specific Canadian concerns. 33. New funding had not been forthcoming from non-traditional donors, and UNHCR therefore continued to rely on a relatively narrow group of traditional donors who had been contributing some 90 per cent of its budget. His delegation strongly supported the idea of broadening UNHCR's sources of income and would assist the High Commissioner's efforts to the extent possible, but in the short term it was necessary to be realistic in assessing prospects for new fvinding. The High Commissioner's strategy to provide more responsive, more targeted and effective programmes met public expectations and should help the office to adapt systematically to the financial realities. In that A/AC.96/SR.450 page 7 connection, his Government was ready to pursue with UNHCR the development of a strategy for raising private funds in Canada. It was, however, concerned that the office had resorted to indiscriminate across-the-board cuts, rather than concentrating resources on essential activities. That could be avoided by better organization and priority-setting. 34. Canada would continue to support strongly the humanitarian work of UNHCR and expected to provide $22 million in 1990. That represented a 30 per cent increase over the previous year and would be committed in the anticipation of reforms, both those already announced and others which it trusted would follow. 35. His coxmtry was a major contributor to UNHCR. To put that assistance in context, he wished to underscore the level of Canada's total expenditure on behalf of refugees, which had risen over the past decade to well over $500 million anntially. That figure, almost equivalent to the total income received by UNHCR in 1989, included $90 million in contributions in cash and in food aid to UNHCR, other United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations assisting refugees and displaced persons; $150 million in 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the reorganization of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Canada's support for the organization. The main topic is the funding and financial management of UNHCR, with a focus on broadening the organization's sources of income and making its programs more effective. Canada is mentioned as a major contributor to UNHCR, and the text mentions the country's total expenditure on behalf of refugees.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief