Minister Hussen in Atlantic Canada supports robust international development sector

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Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a tour in Atlantic Canada with several engagements focused on the Canadian international development sector. Kicking off the tour in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister Hussen, accompanied by Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, met with professionals from the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of …

Minister Hussen announces funding for international youth internships

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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 …