St. John’s – During a tour in Atlantic Canada to highlight the importance of Canada’s international assistance, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment of $24.5 million in funding for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). Minister Hussen was joined for the announcement by representatives of the Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Fisheries and Marine Institute, 1 of …
Minister Hussen announces $65.8m for projects in Mozambique
Ottawa – Canada remains a steadfast and strategic partner in advancing shared priorities with southern African countries. Last week, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded his visit to the region with high-level engagements in Madagascar and Mozambique. In Mozambique, he announced $65.8 million in funding for international development projects to support country-led strategies and solutions. Minister Hussen began his …
Minister Hussen on tackling AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, met The Global Fund officials. He said: “The Global Fund’s building a healthier, safer more equitable future for all. Peter Sands and I discussed our shared committed to tackling AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria head-on, ensuring that every individual affected receives the care and support they deserve.”
Canada announces continued assistance for people in Gaza
Mississauga – Canada is deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza that is worsening by the hour. Help must reach civilians as quickly as possible. Canada is working to overcome challenges related to humanitarian access and the delivery of life-saving relief so that more assistance can reach those in need. Canada was the first G7 country to provide …
Minister Hussen announces negotiations of sovereign loan to Ecuador
Toronto – Canada and Ecuador have maintained official bilateral relations since 1960, with shared values including inclusive economic growth, biodiversity and climate protection. Canada remains committed in supporting Ecuador and its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector under the Paris Agreement. Today, during a Canadian Council for the Americas event in Toronto, Ahmed Hussen, Minister …
Minister Guilbeault calls for ambitious plastics treaty at UN Environment Assembly in Kenya
Nairobi – Canada is working with partners around the world to take real and sustained action on the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution. TSteven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada’s participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Minister met with the President …
Canada announces $95m for development projects in Jordan
Amman – Jordan is a long-standing partner of Canada in the Middle East. This year marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Jordan and a long history working together to promote regional peace and stability, refugee protection, education, climate action and women’s economic empowerment. As part of its Middle East engagement strategy, Canada has provided, since 2016, significant …
Canada offers $28.15m for disaster resilience, health services to Philippines
Toronto – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced an investment of $28.15 million in development programming for the Philippines, emphasizing support for climate adaptation, for resilience against natural disasters, and for improved health care services. Forest Foundation Philippines will implement an $8 million project to support vulnerable communities as they mitigate the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. …
Minister Hussen announces funding for international youth internships
Victoria – In Victoria, during a cross-country tour to highlight International Development Week, tAhmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced $24.5 million in funding for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). For over 25 years, the program has been offering youth living in Canada the opportunity to gain skills and professional experience abroad in the field of international development, allowing …
Canada provides additional humanitarian assistance in Gaza
Ottawa – Canada wholeheartedly recognizes that Palestinian civilians’ need for humanitarian assistance is growing by the hour. The scale of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to require our urgent attention and immediate response. We must ensure that Palestinian civilians who need life-saving assistance receive it quickly. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing …