Ottawa – Since the outset of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, Canada has been working with its regional and international partners to address the deteriorating situation. Canada has repeatedly called on the warring parties to end hostilities, agree to a permanent ceasefire and to engage in mediation efforts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International …
Ottawa – Canada is deeply concerned by the rapid increase in humanitarian needs arising from the conflict in Sudan, which has displaced more than 1.4 million people within the country and forced another 470,000 to flee to neighbouring countries since mid-April. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced that …
Ottawa – Canada is deeply concerned by the growing humanitarian impacts of conflict and climate events in East Africa, including in Sudan, that have forced hunger upon millions of people in the region. Severe droughts continue to plague the region, leaving millions of people without reliable access to food and water, while nearly 1.4 million people have been forced to …
Ethiopia – In Ethiopia, Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, signed a letter of intent to establish a Canada-African Union Commission Development Policy Dialogue (DPD) on issues of mutual interest, including mobilizing the private sector for sustainable development and improving national and continental preparedness and response to extreme weather …
