TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially completed all stations and stops across the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and bring faster, more reliable transit to northwest Toronto. “The completion of the Finch West LRT stations signals a pivotal milestone for commuters in communities like Rexdale, Jane-Finch …
Canada announces vaccines in support of mpox outbreak in Africa
Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Vaccines are a critical part of the global response to the current mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries. Canada is committed to health security in Africa and vaccine equity, to ensure vaccines reach those who need them most. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and …
Feeding people affected by humanitarian crises
Abbotsford – Conflict, economic shocks and extreme weather events continue to drive food insecurity around the world, causing displacement and acute hunger and worsening living conditions. Urgent assistance is needed, and Canada is stepping up. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Andy Harrington, Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, announced that Canada is providing $100 million over 4 …
Hillman Marsh Southern Dyke to be upgraded
Leamington — Caldwell First Nation is upgrading the Hillman Marshland’s southern dyke to protect vulnerable lands, after an investment of over $15 million from the federal government. A dyke is an embankment or barrier designed to prevent water from overflowing onto land. It is a crucial element for protecting low-lying areas from flooding, especially in regions prone to heavy rainfall, storm …
Canada pledges $5.7M in humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Kiev – International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says Canada will provide $5.7 million for Ukrainians to meet their basic needs. Ottawa says it’s maintaining solidarity with Ukraine two-and-a-half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion as Hussen visits Kyiv. The trip has a focus on children, with Hussen visiting the main children’s hospital, which was damaged by a Russian missile in July. …
Minister Joly announces funding for mpox response
Abidjan – Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced additional funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) for mpox response in Africa. Canada is currently supporting the WHO’s response to the current mpox outbreak in Africa through a $2 million contribution to its Contingency Fund for Emergencies. Today’s announcement builds on …
Ahmed Hussen: Canada is committed to advocate peace, security in Afghanistan
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, said three years after the “Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan’s progress on democracy, human rights, and education has eroded, especially for women and girls. Canada is committed to advocating for peace and security in Afghanistan while delivering aid to the region’s most vulnerable. We will continue supporting the people of Afghanistan to meet their …
Public consultations on Canada’s approach to partnerships in Africa
Ottawa – Canada has been actively reviewing its approach, in line with the feminist foreign policy and feminist international assistance policy, to engaging with African countries and institutions to build stronger, expanded and more visible partnerships. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, …
Minister Hussen attends 47th CARICOM meeting
Ottawa, Ontario – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a 2-day trip to Grenada, from July 28 to 29, 2024, where he visited a community affected by Hurricane Beryl and represented Canada at the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). On the margins of the CARICOM meeting, Minister Hussen met with: …
Minister Hussen concludes successful G20 Meeting, visit to Brazil
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a visit to Brazil, from July 22 to 25, 2024. In Rio de Janeiro, he took part in the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting (DMM) and a joint meeting of G20 development and finance ministers to establish the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. At the G20, under the theme of Building …