Canada has pledged to lend whatever support possible for a peaceful transition of power in Egypt following Friday's sudden resignation of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Liberal critic Martha Hall-Finley has warned Canadians the work toward democratic reform in Egypt is only beginning, and now is a time to be cautious.
"How many times in history do we see such fundamental changes happen in such a short period of time in any country?," Hall-Finley asked. "There are always concerns."
Hall-Finley said the transition period is a critical time, and the departure of Mubarak is only the first step.
"There are concerns about peaceful transition," Hall-Finley said. "About whether the people who are now making decisions for the country are going to continue making decisions that ensure that kind of peaceful transition."
Deepak Obhrai, Canadian parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs,
said Canada will stand ready to offer assistance, with the ultimate goal
being the creation of stability in Egypt.
Mubarak handed over the executive duties to the Egyptian military, which is expected to remain in control until democratic elections take place.