Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, have issued the following statement: “Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian conditions that persist across the Gaza Strip and the life-threatening levels of acute malnutrition. The independent Famine Review Committee of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification [IPC] has issued a …
Vancouver – Indigenous Peoples have a deeply rooted relationship and interconnectedness with Mother Nature and their leadership is critical in addressing and responding to climate change. However, globally, Indigenous Peoples receive only a small percentage of international funding for climate action. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced funding of $12.5 million over 4 years for the Building Climate Resilience …
Edmonton – While in Edmonton, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, met with members of the African diaspora and announced funding for projects to support gender equality and women’s empowerment on the African continent. RESILIENT-WE: Reducing Environmental Shocks in Ethiopia $12.4 million World Vision Canada This project improves health and livelihoods for 56,000 people, mainly women, in the Oromia region …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, met with African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue. Minister Ng attended a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario. …
Ottawa – Forced displacement of individuals has reached record levels worldwide this year, as millions are driven from their homes by escalating conflicts, emerging crises, persecution and the effects of climate change. This has resulted in unprecedented humanitarian needs, requiring global cooperation to help the world’s most vulnerable. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced funding of …
Washington – Financial inclusion gives people a fair chance to succeed. However, with the rising cost of living, regional conflicts, and natural disasters caused by climate change, financial pressures have impacted everyday life, especially for the world’s most vulnerable. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development concluded his participation at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East: “Canada is deeply disturbed by the recent events in the Middle East. The violence must stop, and a diplomatic solution must be found before further human tragedy ensues. “We urgently call for a ceasefire …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by members of parliament and humanitarian partners, announced that Canada will provide an additional $15 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs of civilians in Lebanon. This funding will help trusted and experienced Canadian and international organizations provide food, water, emergency health care, protection services and other life-saving …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a successful 2 days of meetings and events as part of Canada’s delegation to the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA’s) 79th session in New York City, New York. While in New York, Minister Hussen co-hosted a special event for the Generation Unlimited (GenU) Global Leadership Council …
Ottawa – The world is on the verge of eradicating polio, but humanitarian crises, overstretched health systems and the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic have created new challenges. Canada has played a leading role in the global health response to polio, and we are stepping up once again. At the Rotary International conference held in Toronto, Ontario, Ahmed Hussen, Minister …
