Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations to address the deteriorating political, security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, which has been exacerbated by the actions of the targeted individuals. These latest sanctions target 3 individuals: Dimitri Hérard, Jeantel Joseph and Jeff Larose. These …
Ottawa – Canada recognizes that the world is grappling with increasing geopolitical uncertainty, with conflicts spanning several continents impacting millions of people. This is why Canada is dedicated to doing its part to support those in need by collaborating with trusted and reliable partners on international assistance efforts. Today, the Sudanese people continue to bear the brunt of the conflict …
Ottawa – The situation throughout Lebanon, including in Beirut, remains volatile and unpredictable due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Food insecurity, market disruptions, and mass displacement have led to an urgent need for shelter, food, clean water and hygiene products in Lebanon. Attacks on healthcare workers and health infrastructure have severely limited the ability of civilians to access …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations. These sanctions target 8 current senior officials of the Venezuelan government who have engaged in activities that directly or indirectly supported human rights violations in Venezuela and/or activities that undermine Venezuela’s democracy. These …
Québec — Montreal residents will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options thanks to a federal investment of more than $7.9 million, which will help fund four projects. With an investment of nearly $3.3 million, the redevelopment of Lapierre and Matte streets, aimed at improving user safety and comfort, will be completed in the coming months. While work on Lapierre Street took …
Ottawa – Following more than a year of devastating conflict, the UN estimates that the entire population of Gaza, more than 2 million people, is in need of urgent emergency assistance. At the same time, the West Bank is facing escalating violence, significant displacement, and movement restrictions that are hampering the delivery of vital humanitarian assistance and worsening the overall humanitarian …
